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America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus

Episode 8: White and Black

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Omnibus edition of the series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds.

The post-Civil War years, during which the North attempts to impose racial equality on the South. It is ultimately unsuccessful, and the seeds of segregation are sown. Show less

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