Lecture series introduces the dynamic process of American history with first-person narratives, photos, film footage, documents, round-table discussions and debates. Presenter, Louis P. Masur ; historians, Donald L. Miller, Pauline Maier, Waldo E. Martin, Jr., Douglas Brinkley, Virginia Scharff. In disc with: Coming of the Civil War -- Civil War -- Reconstruction.
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Slavery divides the North and South -- 3. Two economies -- 4. Slave South -- 5. Slave life and culture -- 6. Methods of rebellion -- 7. Turner's insurrection -- 8. Slavery is upheld -- 9. Slavery and art -- Visual footnote.
Summary:
In a sketch of the lives of slave and master, Professor Masur reveals the human side of American history during the mid-1800's, placing this in the context of the growing rift between the culture and economy of the North and South.
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