Title: Bricks Without Straw: A Novel (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Dez 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0428709842
ISBN 13: 9780428709846
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
Weight: 1353 grams

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A Reconstruction-era novel that probes whether education can heal a fractured nation and redefine race and power.

Set during the turbulent years after the Civil War, the story follows urgent debates about how to repair a divided country. It centers on leaders and citizens who weigh education, national policy, and local control as keys to justice and progress, while confronting threats of violence and intolerance.

The narrative blends historical insight with character-driven drama, examining how ideas about state sovereignty, public schooling, and civil rights intersect with everyday life in the South and North. It invites readers to consider whether knowledge can empower voters and fortify democracy—without promising easy answers.

Explore a controversial proposal to fund education nationwide by linking support to school performance and attendance.
See the clash between national ideals and local resistance in a society rebuilding from slavery.
Meet figures who argue for education as a pathway to equality, and those who fear its political consequences.
Experience a rich historical setting that blends political theory with human stakes.

Ideal for readers of historical fiction who want a thoughtful look at Reconstruction, reform, and the power of education in shaping a nation.

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