The South Through Time: A History of an American Region Vol. 1

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This is a gracefully written narrative of the entire sweep of southern history from the first settlement by Native Americans through the Civil War. The South Through Time is the most up-to-date analytical and stylishly written history of the region available on the market. Comprehensive interpretive and inclusive with much attention given to politics society economics culture religion women and blacks it offers a discussion of regional variation within the South and broadens its coverage beyond the traditional emphasis on the Atlantic seaboard states. Its comprehensive coverage of the history of the Southern U.S. makes this an appropriate reference work for writers and researchers.