Bill Arp's Peace Papers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Matt O'brian

 
9780483325708: Bill Arp's Peace Papers (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Peace Papers: Voices for a Fractured Nation

A sharp, counterpoint look at the postwar South through the eyes of Bill Arp. This collection gathers essays and speeches that argue for peace while critiquing Reconstruction and Northern policies.

The book presents a candid portrait of Southern sentiment after the Civil War. It blends humor, memory, and political observation to explore how people lived with victory, loss, and a transformed national landscape.
  • Firsthand perspectives on postwar politics, loyalty, and national reunification
  • Wry commentary on leadership, policy, and the costs of war
  • Scattered reflections on war memory, race, and social change
  • Prefaces, notes, and illustrated material that frame the era’s mood
Ideal for readers interested in Civil War history, Reconstruction politics, and the diverse voices shaping America’s recovery.

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From the Inside Flap

A compendium of Southern witticisms by the Confederacy’s most famous humorist

About the Author

David B. Parker is a professor of history at Kennesaw State University. He has written on the American carpet industry, L. Frank Baumas Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and influential Georgians such as evangelist Sam Jones, reformer Rebecca Felton, and writer Marian McCamy Sims.

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