The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
- 502 pages
- 18 hours of reading
A ground-breaking, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history
Manisha Sinha Books
Manisha Sinha is a distinguished historian whose work delves into the complex transnational histories of slavery and abolition in the United States, as well as the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. Her scholarship offers profound insights into the forces that shaped American history, examining these critical periods with a keen analytical eye. Through her research, Sinha illuminates the interconnectedness of movements and ideas across borders, providing a nuanced understanding of American societal transformations. Her contributions significantly advance the study of these pivotal moments in U.S. history.
The Slave's Cause
- 784 pages
- 28 hours of reading
A groundbreaking history of abolition in the long march toward emancipation from the American Revolution through the Civil War
The Counterrevolution of Slavery
Politics and Ideology in Antebellum South Carolina
- 380 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Focusing on antebellum South Carolina, the book presents a thorough examination of the political and ideological landscape leading to southern separatism and the Civil War. Manisha Sinha challenges traditional narratives that frame secession as a struggle for white liberty, positing instead that it was fundamentally a conservative movement aimed at safeguarding and maintaining racial slavery. This analysis provides a fresh perspective on the motivations behind secession and its implications for understanding the Civil War.