Reckoning with History: Democrats, Slavery and Segregation examines the long and complicated history of slavery, segregation, and political leadership in the United States. Beginning with the origins of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, the book follows the development of slavery in America and its relationship to political institutions and parties. The book explores the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, segregation, voting restrictions, civil rights, and the historical roles of presidents and political leaders. Through a chronological examination of historical events and political developments, it invites readers to examine how slavery and racial segregation shaped American society and political life.
