The Shelf2Life Reconstruction to World Power (1865-1923) Collection is a compelling set of pre-1923 materials that explore the rapid social, economic and political changes experienced in the United States after the Civil War. From courageous battles fought by the Rough Riders to the effects of the controversial Emancipation Proclamation to the formation of intolerant secret societies, these volumes illustrate a tumultuous era of American history. Included in these books are genial letters from Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, emphatic political speeches to Congress and candid memoirs from a prominent U.S. diplomat. The Shelf2Life Reconstruction to World Power (1865-1923) Collection beckons readers to learn about the rebuilding of a nation struggling to ensure freedom and equality for all.