Kate masur an example for all the land book

Kate masurs example for all the land at npg dcentric. Race and radicalism 2011, published a year after masur s study. Washington during reconstruction is subject of book. Kate masur is a professor of history at northwestern and the author of an example for all the land. Ebook chained in silence as pdf download portable document. The title of masurs book dervives from a statment by senator charles sumner that washington, d. The phra we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. C kate masur an example for all the land, clearly argued and deeply researched, represents a significant breakthrough in the crowded field of reconstruction scholarship. In this panoramic study, kate masur provides a nuanced account of african americans grassroots activism, municipal politics, and the u. The title of kate masurs original and widely ramifying study of postemancipation struggles over equality in washington, d. Another traces the alarmed reactions of local white conservatives, white laborers in competition for municipal jobs, and congressional democrats. Emancipation and the struggle for equality in washington, dc at the national portrait gallery hat tip to the city paper for letting us know about this event. Dec 07, 2011 kate masur is a professor of history at northwestern and the author of an example for all the land. The united states studies program of the woodrow wilson international center for scholars has announced a book discussion on an example for all the land.

Her research and writing focus on race and politics in the civil war era. While many studies of reconstruction focus on freedom as the most important concept, masur concentrates on the difficult concept of equality in tracing the course of reconstruction. Race and radicalism 2011, published a year after masurs study. An example for all the land university of north carolina press. Masur includes browns story in an example for all the land. Kate masur discussed her book at the abraham lincoln presidential library and museum in springfield, illinois. The title of kate masur s original and widely ramifying study of postemancipation struggles over equality in washington, d. The african american delegation to abraham lincoln. Kate masur is the author of an example for all the land 4. An example for all the land university of north carolina. Kate masur is an associate professor of history and a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies at northwestern university. An example for all the land by kate masur book resume. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an example for all the land.

University of north carolina press, 2010, author kate masur offers the first major study in more. Kate masur is an associate professor of history at northwestern university. Kate masur, by christina lee, on 4 february 2011 beginning in 2004, kate masur kept stumbling across references to a 19th century capitol employee and her refusal to. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Panelists will be the author, kate masur, associate professor of history, northwestern university, and commentators adam rothman, associate professor of history. In all, masur sets a new standard in reconstruction historiography. After the reading, masur took questions from the standingroomonly crowd. Today, kate masur, assistant professor of history at northwestern university, read from her new book, an example for all the land.

Nov 08, 2016 kate masur is an associate professor of history at northwestern university. Kate masur on lincolns emigration proposal and the views of african american delegates posted by ellen c. Originally published in 1942 and now reprinted for the first time, they knew lincoln is a classic in african american history and lincoln studies. Kate masur, by christina lee, on 4 february 2011 beginning in 2004, kate masur kept stumbling across references to a 19th century capitol employee and her refusal to leave a train departing from alexandria. Jul 11, 2011 the book, by kate masur, assistant professor of history and african american studies, shows how the unique dynamics of washington oddly placed by the constitution under the exclusive jurisdiction of congress created a laboratory of sorts for understanding americas thorny debate over inequality. Emancipation and the struggle over equality in washington, dc. Kate masur masur offers the first major study of washington during reconstruction in over fifty years. An example for all the land summary in an example for all the land.

He study examines the intersections of law, politics, and everyday life, and how americans grappled with questions of race and equality after the abolition of slavery in both the north and south. Patronage and protest in kate browns washington, journal of american history, 99 march 20. Published by the university of north carolina press. Jan 14, 2020 masur, a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies, is author of an example for all the land. Kate masur they knew lincoln adam green seminary co. University of north carolina press, 2010, author kate. The title of masur s book dervives from a statment by senator charles sumner that washington, d. University of north carolina press, 2010, author kate masur offers the first major study in more than 50 years of the nations capital during reconstruction.

Part memoir and part history, the book is an account of john e. University of north carolina press places the capital at the center of a fresh analysis of reconstruction and the debate over the meaning of equality in the period after slave emancipation. In this deeply researched monograph on reconstruction in washington, d. Washingtons childhood among african americans in washington, dc, and of the black people who knew or encountered abraham and mary todd lincoln. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The district of columbia holds a unique place in the history of this countrys struggle for racial equality, according to author kate masur. Masur, a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies, is the author of an example for all the land. Masur on reconstuctionera washington at the wilson center. Dec 26, 2017 adapted from an example for all the land.

Kate masurs new book about dc emancipation struggles over a century ago speaks directly to dc today. Those who find their appetites whetted by the sheer number of surprises in this book may turn to another major analysis of the case by the late robert harrison, washington during the civil war and reconstruction. Masurs panoramic account considers grassroots struggles, city politics, congress, and the presidency. Masur, a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies, is author of an example for all the land.

Kate masurs new book on dc sociology in my neighborhood. May 08, 2019 masur, a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies, is author of an example for all the land. The promise and the thwarting of reconstruction the. University of michigan, 2001 specializes in the history of the 19thcentury united states, focusing on how americans grappled with questions of race and equality after the abolition of slavery in both the north and south. Kate masur teaches in the department of history at northwestern university. Kate masur teaches history at northwestern university. Feb 04, 2011 masur includes browns story in an example for all the land. 2010 and numerous articles on emancipation and black politics during and. Her work explores the intersections of law, politics, and everyday life, with particular emphasis on how americans grappled with questions of race and equality after the abolition of slavery in both. One concerns the actions of black washingtonians to define their civic status during and after emancipation. The title of masurs book derives from a statement by senator charles sumner that washington, d. Historian kate masur discussed they knew lincoln, a book written by john washington and first published in 1942. An example for all the land from the washington city paper, black history month critics pick.