Your best read in 2014

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(01-05-2015 07:57 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  Scott, I'm interested in reading that book, too - is it easy to follow? But first I'm waiting ever so patiently to receive and read "The Cause of All Nations".

Can anyone recommend a book on reconstruction?

I found Conroy's book easy to follow. It was also a pretty quick read as the narrative flowed pretty well and, for me at least, the book got better as it went along. My one dislike was that there were no reference citations within the narrative.

I have been looking for a readable, starter book on reconstruction as well. I did a little research (book reviews, etc.) and what I have decided to start with is Lincoln and Reconstruction by John C. Rodrigue. It was also recommended to me specifically as a good starter book on reconstruction. It is part of the Concise Lincoln Library series published by the Southern Illinois University Press. It is about 150 pages so I hope enough to hit the high points (and differentiate between Lincoln's ideas and what ended up being implemented) without getting too in depth (seems about right to start with).