A classic since it was first published in 1866; John Trowbridge's account of a tour through the former Confederacy immediately after the war is riveting. It's as fresh today as it was a century and a half ago. With insight and sensitivity; Trowbridge wrote of the state of former slaves and former slave-owners; the changing social structures; and the physical reality in which they lived only months after the surrender at Appomattox. A journalist; novelist; and poet; Trowbridge brought years of experience to the task. Though an abolitionist long before the war; he did an admirable job of letting Southerners speak for themselves in this book. He was honest with them about his views but listened honestly to theirs. No understanding of the American Civil War or Reconstruction can be fully developed without reading this fascinating volume. It even informs a better understanding of modern racism and civil rights. Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.
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636 of 683 people found the following review helpful. Original Mein Kampf with Tons of PhotosBy Ahreeman XI am not here to criticize or defend Hitler; but as a historian; professor; author and a journalist; I am here to release a factual; fair; unbiased and objective analysis of this book; yet first to make a few points:I. In America we don’t ban or censor information (like this book is banned in Germany); on the contrary we allow public to read Communist; Fascist; Islamic; Nazi and all other ideologies’ texts; and then judge for themselves about these texts. This is called freedom of information in a democracy.II. If you avoid the public to read something; they will go to great extent to discover what it is that you avoid them to read. Every action causes a reaction; equal and to the same power; yet in the opposite direction.III. As much as Hitler is criticized and hated in the West; yet he is admired and adored in many parts of the world such as East Europe (Romania; Bulgaria; and Hungary); Middle East (Turkey; Iran; and many Arab nations) and other areas. So it all depends who you speak to!IV. Like it or not; Hitler is the architect and creator of a global political and economical ideology named National Socialism (Nazism) which any free thinker or curious person must study like he studies any other ideology.V. To study and comprehend Nazism you must study and comprehend Mein Kampf (My Struggle) which is basically the Nazi Doctrine written by Adolf Hitler.This book is the best source of information to do this task. I speak 5 languages. I first read Mein Kampf in Persian (back in Iran) and I last read it in English (this book). I am here to tell you that this book is the original English translation; the best translation and the most accurate translation of Mein Kampf available.If you are a history buff; student of history; political junkie; information junkie; scholar or just a enthusiastic reader; then this is the most accurate and unbiased (pro or against) version of Mein Kampf to read. This is the original (1939 version) of Mein Kampf in English translated by James Murphy (distinguished Irish translator) to be distributed in the Britain and the Western World. The translation is extremely well done. There is also a fine introduction by Bob Carruthers (Scottish historian; scholar; filmmaker and author) included. In addition it is illustrated with tons of original photos (some rare) from the 1939 publication.If you want to read Mein Kampf for the first time; brush up on it or read the accurate version; then this is for you. It is the republished copy of the best version available. This book is historically and philosophically valuable and worthy to study and to read. I recommend this book to all.155 of 173 people found the following review helpful. Good luck;By Dr. Bijan GilaniIf you read this book with focus; objectivity; and equip yourself with the tools for critical thinking; you will gain much insight into the causes of these endless wars and social upheavals that plague the planet today.Good luck;38 of 40 people found the following review helpful. InsightfulBy am fullerA very interesting read. It gives some insight into the mind and thoughts of one of history's most infamous men. I feel it is a must read for everyone wishing to know more about the years leading up to the second world war.
