The American Civil War Still Being Fought The American Civil War Still Being Fought
Some dispute the role of slavery as the central cause of the war, but we remain prisoners of the past if we do not face this fact.
Dec 21, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Restless Confederates Restless Confederates
Two new books argue that the South's slaveholding republic faced a crisis of legitimacy from the outset.
Jul 14, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Twisting History in Texas Twisting History in Texas
Texas's new curriculum teaches students about: women who adhere to traditional gender roles, the Confederacy, some parts of the Constitution, capitalism, the military and religion.
Mar 18, 2010 / Eric Foner
Zinn’s Critical History Zinn’s Critical History
Howard Zinn's writings remain essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the upheavals of the '60s
Feb 4, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
The Professional The Professional
Like the Progressives, Obama seems to believe government can move beyond partisan politics.
Jan 14, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Our Lincoln Our Lincoln
As a politician, Lincoln's greatness lay in his capacity for growth. Can Obama follow suit?
Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Rooted in Reconstruction: The First Wave of Black Congressmen Rooted in Reconstruction: The First Wave of Black Congressmen
Without the courage of the forgotten black legislators of the Reconstruction era, it would be impossible for a black man today to run for president.
Oct 15, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Reconstruction Lessons Reconstruction Lessons
Advocates of African-Americans and women achieve more by working together than by fighting.
Jan 17, 2008 / Eric Foner
Battle Pieces Battle Pieces
In This Republic of Suffering, historian Drew Gilpin Faust strips from the Civil War any purpose beyond massive slaughter.
Jan 10, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Reading Lincoln in Pakistan Reading Lincoln in Pakistan
Pervez Musharraf wraps himself in Lincoln's mantle, but no one is fooled.
Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner