Long Reconstruction

<p>A century and a half after the Civil War Americans are still dealing with the legacies of the conflict and Reconstruction including the many myths and legends spawned by these events. <i>The Long Reconstruction: The Post-Civil War South in History Film and Memory</i> brings together history and popular culture to explore how the events of this era have been remembered.</p><p>Looking at popular cinema across the last hundred years <i>The Long Reconstruction </i>uncovers central themes in the history of Reconstruction including violence and terrorism; the experiences of African Americans and those of women and children; the Lost Cause ideology; and the economic reconstruction of the American South.</p><p>Analyzing influential films such as <i>The Birth of a Nation</i> and <i>Gone with the Wind</i> as well as more recent efforts such as <i>Cold Mountain</i> and <i>Lincoln</i> the authors show how the myths surrounding Reconstruction have impacted American culture.</p><p>This engaging book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Reconstruction historical memory and popular culture.</p>