Alabama: The History of a Deep South State (Bicentennial Edition)

By: William Warren Rogers and Robert David Ward and Leah Rawls Atkins and Wayne Flynt

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Synopsis: Alabama: The History of a Deep South State, Bicentennial Edition is a new and up-to-date edition of Alabama's history to celebrate the state's bicentennial, showcasing a comprehensive narrative account of the state from its earliest days to the present. The text offers a detailed survey of the colorful, dramatic, and often controversial turns in Alabama's evolution. Organized chronologically and divided into three main sections--the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present--makes clear and interprets the major events that occurred during Alabama's history within the larger context of the South and the nation. It contains essential accounts devoted to Native Americans, women, and the environment, as well as detailed coverage of health, education, organized labor, civil rights, and the many cultural developments, from literature to sport, that have enriched Alabama's history.