this concise overview of the history and historiography of the american south puts the major problems and issues of that region into clear, accessible prose. it focuses on the earliest days of the old south, up to the reconstruction, concentrating on the topics that are of most concern to historians. issues such as slavery, race relations, and the civil war are all thoroughly explored, with both popular and scholarly arguments presented.this is an ideal textbook for students learning about the development of the american south, as well as general readers interested in u.s. history.