Era of the Oath: Northern Loyalty Tests During the Civil War and Reconstruction

""Era of the Oath"" by Harold Melvin Hyman is a historical account of the Northern loyalty tests that took place during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The book explores how the Union government implemented loyalty oaths and other measures to ensure that citizens remained loyal to the Union cause. The author examines the legal and political implications of these loyalty tests, and how they impacted the lives of ordinary citizens. Hyman also provides insight into how these tests influenced the political and social landscape of the United States during this tumultuous period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and law, and provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the Union government during the Civil War and Reconstruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.