A Contested Terrain by AnneMarie Brosnan PAPERBACK 9781531509293

Fordham University Press

Explore the critical role of education for Freedpeople in North Carolina during the tumultuous Civil War and Reconstruction eras. This insightful book by AnneMarie Brosnan delves into the challenges and triumphs of establishing educational institutions for newly emancipated individuals. Discover the complex social, political, and economic factors that shaped educational opportunities and the resilience of communities striving for knowledge and self-determination. Key themes include: * The impact of the Civil War on educational access. * The efforts of Freedpeople to build schools and advocate for learning. * The dynamics of Reconstruction policies and their effect on education. * The long-term legacy of these educational initiatives. Product Summary: A Contested Terrain: Freedpeople's Education in North Carolina During the Civil War and Reconstruction, AnneMarie Brosnan, Fordham University Press, Paperback, historical analysis, educational history, Civil War, Reconstruction, North Carolina.