--- product_id: 4703190 title: "Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880" price: "₹ 4617" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/4703190-black-reconstruction-in-america-1860-1880 store_origin: IN region: India --- # Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880 **Price:** ₹ 4617 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880 - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 4617 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/4703190-black-reconstruction-in-america-1860-1880) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The pioneering work in the study of the role of Black Americans during Reconstruction by the most influential Black intellectual of his time. This pioneering work was the first full-length study of the role black Americans played in the crucial period after the Civil War, when the slaves had been freed and the attempt was made to reconstruct American society. Hailed at the time, Black Reconstruction in America 1860–1880 has justly been called a classic. Review: Necessary reading - This is one of the finest examples of scholarship and historical research and presentation ever put to pen, and yet in a way it's almost a masterwork of literature as well, the hope and despair and commitment to the truth, that it will Mean Something to show so clearly how the events truly transpired and that this can bring on the return of the fervor and humanity of the abolition-democracy coalition and it's brief revolution in the south and throughout the United States. Du Bois is not just a historian of a caliber that places him in the loftiest heights of what that profession is capable, but he as well is a writer whose command over the english language and ability to draw out such emotion and beauty while remaining unflinchingly loyal to the truth of the subject is perhaps even loftier and as worthy of praise. Review: The Crucible of Civil Rights - Du Bois took a revolutionary new look at Reconstruction in the 1930's, providing a fresh view that went largely ignored until recent books by Foner and Litwack resuscitated this overlooked period in American history. Du Bois summons up his great intellectual bearing to illustrate that from being the unmitigated failure that Reconstruction has long been portrayed as, it was the crucible of civil rights legislation, a time when there was very definitely hope that America would redefine itself along more egalitarian lines. While the book deals predominately with the black man's point of view, Du Bois offers a principled Marxist view of labor relations at the time, and how the leading Radical Republicans tried to come to terms with the new industrial society that was emerging in America. Du Bois was a very compelling writer, he cuts through the layers of history to reveal the soul of the persons most greatly affected by Reconstruction. He charts the troubled waters of the Civil War, and the Presidential attempts at Reconstruction which followed the Union victories in the South. He provides a candid view of Lincoln, who struggled with his own prejudices, but eventually came to accept the black man because of the pivotal role he played in the war. Ironically, Du Bois noted a black did not become a man until he showed he could hold a gun in battle. Du Bois felt Lincoln really did alter his views during the course of the war, no longer favoring the colonist view held by many that blacks should be repatriated to Africa. However, Du Bois felt that Lincoln lacked the convictions to really push forward Reconstruction, that his principal concern remained in reclaiming the Southern states in the Union. The mighty task of Reconstruction was left up to the Radical Republicans in Congress and the "Black" legislatures that emerges in the South during this time. Du Bois refutes the Dunning-Bowers view that blacks were incapable of forming governments, by providing a chapter on "The Black Proletariat in South Carolina." Here, he shows that blacks fully recognized the enormity of this most propitious moment, but that they ran up against a set of state and federal courts, which refused to hold up their decisions. While blacks were now members of state legislatures and of the US Congress, they did not take over the South, as is often described. Even in South Carolina, where blacks outnumbered whites, blacks were only temporarily able to seize control of the legislature, and force a new state constitution. This is the book that forms the basis for Foner's excellent book, Reconstruction. Du Bois was the first to realize that Reconstruction was more than just an epilog to the Civil War, but the beginning of the long road to freedom, which took nearly 100 years in the making for blacks in America. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #19,135 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #66 in African American Demographic Studies (Books) #166 in Historical Study (Books) #278 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,101 Reviews | ## Images ![Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wgl68aF6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Necessary reading *by H***G on June 19, 2026* This is one of the finest examples of scholarship and historical research and presentation ever put to pen, and yet in a way it's almost a masterwork of literature as well, the hope and despair and commitment to the truth, that it will Mean Something to show so clearly how the events truly transpired and that this can bring on the return of the fervor and humanity of the abolition-democracy coalition and it's brief revolution in the south and throughout the United States. Du Bois is not just a historian of a caliber that places him in the loftiest heights of what that profession is capable, but he as well is a writer whose command over the english language and ability to draw out such emotion and beauty while remaining unflinchingly loyal to the truth of the subject is perhaps even loftier and as worthy of praise. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Crucible of Civil Rights *by J***N on February 5, 2004* Du Bois took a revolutionary new look at Reconstruction in the 1930's, providing a fresh view that went largely ignored until recent books by Foner and Litwack resuscitated this overlooked period in American history. Du Bois summons up his great intellectual bearing to illustrate that from being the unmitigated failure that Reconstruction has long been portrayed as, it was the crucible of civil rights legislation, a time when there was very definitely hope that America would redefine itself along more egalitarian lines. While the book deals predominately with the black man's point of view, Du Bois offers a principled Marxist view of labor relations at the time, and how the leading Radical Republicans tried to come to terms with the new industrial society that was emerging in America. Du Bois was a very compelling writer, he cuts through the layers of history to reveal the soul of the persons most greatly affected by Reconstruction. He charts the troubled waters of the Civil War, and the Presidential attempts at Reconstruction which followed the Union victories in the South. He provides a candid view of Lincoln, who struggled with his own prejudices, but eventually came to accept the black man because of the pivotal role he played in the war. Ironically, Du Bois noted a black did not become a man until he showed he could hold a gun in battle. Du Bois felt Lincoln really did alter his views during the course of the war, no longer favoring the colonist view held by many that blacks should be repatriated to Africa. However, Du Bois felt that Lincoln lacked the convictions to really push forward Reconstruction, that his principal concern remained in reclaiming the Southern states in the Union. The mighty task of Reconstruction was left up to the Radical Republicans in Congress and the "Black" legislatures that emerges in the South during this time. Du Bois refutes the Dunning-Bowers view that blacks were incapable of forming governments, by providing a chapter on "The Black Proletariat in South Carolina." Here, he shows that blacks fully recognized the enormity of this most propitious moment, but that they ran up against a set of state and federal courts, which refused to hold up their decisions. While blacks were now members of state legislatures and of the US Congress, they did not take over the South, as is often described. Even in South Carolina, where blacks outnumbered whites, blacks were only temporarily able to seize control of the legislature, and force a new state constitution. This is the book that forms the basis for Foner's excellent book, Reconstruction. Du Bois was the first to realize that Reconstruction was more than just an epilog to the Civil War, but the beginning of the long road to freedom, which took nearly 100 years in the making for blacks in America. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-read for understanding the origins of currant US race relations. *by P***J on January 1, 2024* Read this highly informative summary of the tragic years following the Civil War and you will perhaps begin to understand some of the complexities of race relations in America in 2023. Dr. Du Boise was a brilliant writer, historian and sociologist with a truly unique perspective of someone who witnessed and experienced the turmoil first hand. Hundreds of references and quotations from period sources. This book will leave you with an urge to know more about the events and people who shaped today’s society more than one hundred fifty years ago. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/4703190-black-reconstruction-in-america-1860-1880](https://www.desertcart.in/products/4703190-black-reconstruction-in-america-1860-1880) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-11-03*