The American South: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0199943516
- ISBN-13
- 9780199943517
- Series
- The American South
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 168
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-12-10
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Charles Reagan Wilson
Description
This book provides a concise introduction to the history and culture of the American South. Charles Reagan Wilson explores Southern history alongside the creative achievements that have come out of the region, producing a portrait of a complex American place.
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