Kate masur an example for all the land book

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. An example for all the land summary in an example for all the land. Masur on reconstuctionera washington at the wilson center. Kate masur teaches in the department of history at northwestern university. Kate masur is a professor of history at northwestern and the author of an example for all the land. May 08, 2019 masur, a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies, is author of an example for all the land. Emancipation and the struggle over equality in washington, d. Masurs panoramic account considers grassroots struggles, city politics, congress, and the presidency. Kate masur masur offers the first major study of washington during reconstruction in over fifty years. 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.

Nov 08, 2016 kate masur is an associate professor of history at northwestern university. Nov 26, 2019 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. 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. Ebook chained in silence as pdf download portable document.

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 teaches history at northwestern university. The district of columbia holds a unique place in the history of this countrys struggle for racial equality, according to author kate masur. 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. Kate masur they knew lincoln adam green seminary co. 2010 and numerous articles on emancipation and black politics during and. University of north carolina press, 2010, author kate masur offers the first major study in more than 50. The promise and the thwarting of reconstruction the. Part memoir and part history, the book is an account of john e. The title of masurs book derives from a statement by senator charles sumner that washington, d. Today, kate masur, assistant professor of history at northwestern university, read from her new book, an example for all the land. 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.

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. In all, masur sets a new standard in reconstruction historiography. Kate masur discussed her book at the abraham lincoln presidential library and museum in springfield, illinois. Kate masur is an associate professor of history at northwestern university. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Masur, a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies, is the author of an example for all the land. Historian kate masur discussed they knew lincoln, a book written by john washington and first published in 1942. Kate masur, the african american delegation to abraham lincoln. The title of kate masur s original and widely ramifying study of postemancipation struggles over equality in washington, d. Emancipation and the struggle over equality in washington, dc.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The title of masurs book dervives from a statment by senator charles sumner that washington, d. Race and radicalism 2011, published a year after masur s study. University of north carolina press, 2010, author kate. 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. The title of masur s book dervives from a statment by senator charles sumner that washington, d. One concerns the actions of black washingtonians to define their civic status during and after emancipation. Kate masur is an associate professor of history and a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies at northwestern university. University of north carolina press, 2010, author kate masur offers the first major study in more. 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. The title of kate masurs original and widely ramifying study of postemancipation struggles over equality in washington, d. 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.

Panelists will be the author, kate masur, associate professor of history, northwestern university, and commentators adam rothman, associate professor of history. Kate masur on lincolns emigration proposal and the views of african american delegates posted by ellen c. Kate masur is the author of an example for all the land 4. Patronage and protest in kate browns washington, journal of american history, 99 march 20. An example for all the land university of north carolina. Washingtons childhood among african americans in washington, dc, and of the black people who knew or encountered abraham and mary todd lincoln. An example for all the land from the washington city paper, black history month critics pick.

An example for all the land university of north carolina press. Kate masurs new book about dc emancipation struggles over a century ago speaks directly to dc today. Masur, a faculty affiliate of the department of african american studies, is author of an example for all the land. Race and radicalism 2011, published a year after masurs study. The african american delegation to abraham lincoln. The phra we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Feb 04, 2011 masur includes browns story in an example for all the land. Another traces the alarmed reactions of local white conservatives, white laborers in competition for municipal jobs, and congressional democrats. 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. Washington during reconstruction is subject of book. Dec 07, 2011 kate masur is a professor of history at northwestern and the author of an example for all the land.

Masur includes browns story in an example for all the land. 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. An example for all the land by kate masur book resume. Originally published in 1942 and now reprinted for the first time, they knew lincoln is a classic in african american history and lincoln studies. 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.

Her research and writing focus on race and politics in the civil war era. Dec 26, 2017 adapted from an example for all the land. Published by the university of north carolina press. In this panoramic study, kate masur provides a nuanced account of african americans grassroots activism, municipal politics, and the u. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an example for all the land. After the reading, masur took questions from the standingroomonly crowd. Kate masurs example for all the land at npg dcentric. Kate masurs an example for all the land focuses on the process of reconstruction in washington dc. In this deeply researched monograph on reconstruction in washington, d. 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.