Origins of the New South, 1877–1913

Here is a book that deserves a Pulitzer Prize. It is both scholarly and well-written. . . . No one who would know the American South, past or present, can afford to miss this book. . . . This is a sectional study, but much general American history will be rewritten because of it. ~Avery O. Craven, Chicago Tribune

This is a pioneer work. It is full of new detail and exceedingly rich in fresh interpretation. . . . In writing this book Vann Woodward clearly establishes himself as a leading figure among southern historians. ~Bell I. Wiley, New York Times Book Review

Beyond all question this is the most valuable book that has been written about the South in these years. It clearly establishes the author’s primacy among the scholars of the ‘New South!’ ~William B. Hesseltine, American Historical Review

Origins of the New South is the finest single piece of scholarship and writing in the field of American history that has appeared in the past half century or more. ~George Frederickson, Dissent

In this volume, Woodward further substantiates his position as one of the most capable and realistic historians in the whole field of southern history. To the usual qualities of a trained scholar he brings unusual powers of perception and coordination. . . . This is one of the ablest and best volumes in an excellent series. ~Allen M. Moger, Journal of Southern History

Based upon vast research, presented with critical objectivity, and written with clarity and at times with dry wit, Origins of the New South is as important as it is provocative. ~Nation

This book will surely be recognized as one of the masterpieces of our historical literature. ~Roger W. Shugg