Description

Book Synopsis
After the upheavals of the Civil War and Reconstruction shattered the plantation economy of the Old South, white southerners turned to the railroad to reconstruct capitalism in the region. This study of the New South's experience with the railroad network provides valuable insights into the history of capitalism.

Engines of Redemption

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by R. Scott Huffard Jr.

    £29.21

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £38.95 – you save £9.74 (25%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 25 Aug 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Engines of Redemption by R. Scott Huffard Jr.

      Book details

      Publisher The University of North Carolina Press
      Published 30 December 2019
      ISBN-13 9781469652818
      978-1469652818
      ISBN-10 1469652811
      Also in:
      Military History Civil wars Specific wars and military campaigns Not Just Books Stationery

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      After the upheavals of the Civil War and Reconstruction shattered the plantation economy of the Old South, white southerners turned to the railroad to reconstruct capitalism in the region. This study of the New South's experience with the railroad network provides valuable insights into the history of capitalism.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account