Uncommonly Savage: Civil War and Remembrance in Spain and the United States - Paperback

by Paul D. Escott (Author)

Spain and the United States both experienced extremely bloody and divisive civil wars that left social and emotional wounds, many of which still endure today. In Uncommonly Savage, award-winning historian Paul Escott considers the impact of internecine violence on memory and ideology, politics, and process of reconciliation. He also examines debates over reparation or moral recognition, the rise of truth and reconciliation commissions, and the legal, psychological, and religious aspects of modern international law regarding amnesty.

Author Biography

Paul D. Escott is the Reynolds Professor of History at Wake Forest University and author of numerous books, including Slavery Remembered, Many Excellent People, "What Shall We Do With the Negro?" and The Confederacy.