"The defeat of the Confederacy and the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865 brought about the final destruction of slavery in the United States. Americans were confronted for the first time with the possibility of creating a republic dedicated to the principle of racial equality. What followed over the next twelve years was one of the most complex, inspiring, and ultimately tragic eras in American history. Reconstruction: Voices From America's...

"Chacoan society endured for more than two hundred years, evolving and changing in the period from A.D. 950 to about 1150. Undoubtedly, many leaders came and went during these hundred years. But we have no written records to name these leaders. However, the archaeological record does offer some secrets which have helped scholars reconstruct much of the history of this fascinating society. Following a narrative history, thematic chapters guide readers...