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Title Changes in law and society during the Civil War and Reconstruction : a legal history documentary reader / edited by Christian G. Samito.

Imprint Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, c2009.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  342.0873 C362 2009    ---  Available
Description xiii, 336 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-326) and index.
Contents The status of African Americans before the Civil War -- The expansion of governmental power and the nationalization of the Union -- African Americans, emancipation, and military service -- Rights during the Civil War and Reconstruction : potential, change, and opposition -- Judicial interpretation and limitation of the Civil War amendments and civil rights legislation.
Subject African Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- History -- 19th century.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Armed Forces -- African Americans -- History -- 19th century.
Added Author Samito, Christian G.
ISBN 9780809328895 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0809328895 (pbk. : alk. paper)

 
    
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