Southern Crossing: A History of the American South, 1877-1906

Author: Edward L. Ayers
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback
Condition: Used
Pages: 304
Published: January 12, 1995

Southern Crossing offers a vivid and comprehensive history of the American South during the critical years following Reconstruction through the dawn of the twentieth century. Historian Edward L. Ayers explores the region’s transformation as it faced the legacies of slavery, racial segregation, political upheaval, industrialization, and cultural change.

Blending social, political, and cultural history, Ayers traces how Southern identity was reshaped in an era marked by both progress and deep inequality. This engaging narrative provides valuable insight into one of the most pivotal periods in American history.