War, Politics and Reconstruction: Stormy Days in Louisiana - Hardcover

War, Politics and Reconstruction: Stormy Days in Louisiana is a non-fiction book written by Henry Clay Warmoth. The book provides a comprehensive account of the tumultuous period of post-Civil War reconstruction in Louisiana. Warmoth, who served as the governor of Louisiana during this period, offers an insider's perspective on the political and social upheavals that characterized the era.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the federal government in reconstruction, the struggle for political power between Republicans and Democrats, and the efforts to rebuild the state's economy and infrastructure. Warmoth also delves into the complex racial dynamics of the time, including the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and the fight for civil rights by African Americans.Throughout the book, Warmoth provides detailed accounts of key events and personalities, such as the contested 1872 gubernatorial election and the infamous Colfax Massacre. He also offers his own opinions on the various issues and controversies of the time, providing readers with a unique perspective on this fascinating period in American history.Overall, War, Politics and Reconstruction: Stormy Days in Louisiana is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the post-Civil War South, as well as the broader themes of political power, race relations, and social change.1930. The autobiographical account of Louisiana Governor Warmoth. Warmoth was born in McLeansboro, Illinois. He studied the law and then served with the Union Army in the Civil War, was wounded at Vicksburg, Mississippi, dishonorably discharged in the quarrel between generals Grant and McLernand, was restored to service by President Lincoln with full rank and position he would have held if not dismissed. When the war ended he remained in Louisiana, and was elected Governor in 1868. While Warmoth considered himself a southerner, during his term as governor Warmoth presided over a Carpetbagger Reconstruction administration that many describe as Louisiana's most corrupt. This book is an great example of Southern politics and thought following Reconstruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.