Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Report Of The Joint Select Committee V2: Appointed To Inquire Into The Condition Of Affairs In The Late Insurrectionary States, Alabama (1872)"" is a historical document that provides an account of the investigation conducted by the Joint Select Committee appointed by the United States Congress to examine the state of affairs in the southern states that had rebelled against the Union during the American Civil War.The second volume of the report focuses specifically on the state of Alabama, and provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic conditions prevailing in the state after the end of the war. The report covers a wide range of topics, including the status of the freed slaves, the activities of the Ku Klux Klan, the conduct of the state government, and the efforts to rebuild the state's economy.The report is based on extensive interviews with witnesses, including government officials, former slaves, and members of the white community, as well as an examination of official records and other relevant documents. It provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing Alabama and other southern states as they attempted to rebuild in the aftermath of the war, and sheds light on the complex political and social dynamics that shaped the region during this period.Overall, ""Report Of The Joint Select Committee V2: Appointed To Inquire Into The Condition Of Affairs In The Late Insurrectionary States, Alabama (1872)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War and its aftermath, as well as the broader issues of race, politics, and social change in the United States.So Far As Regards The Execution Of The Laws, And The Safety Of The Lives And Property Of The Citizens Of The United States And Testimony Taken Alabama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.