Francis Butler Simkins A Life |
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| Author:
| Humphreys, James S. |
| Series title: | New Perspectives on the History of the South Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-3265-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $99.00 |
Book Description:
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Francis Butler Simkins (1897-1966) was considered one of the most liberal voices in the academic dialogue about Reconstruction and race relations in the South during the first part of his career, but his outlook changed drastically during the 1950s. This biography takes a look at Simkins as a man, to understand him as a historian.
Francis Butler Simkins (1897-1966) was considered one of the most liberal voices in the academic dialogue about Reconstruction and race relations in the South during the first part of his career, but his outlook changed drastically during the 1950s. This biography takes a look at Simkins as a man, to understand him as a historian.