Michael Pangrac is an accomplished American historian and independent researcher who studies Civil War history and the Reconstruction era. In his book Southern Victory: A Reassessment of Reconstruction he provides a thorough research-based study of post-Civil War America which examines how the South restored its economy and rebuilt its political system and infrastructure. Pangrac uses primary sources and documented evidence and legislative records to establish his own interpretation of Reconstruction policies which he uses to present a complete evidence-driven analysis of this critical period in United States history. His work provides important resources for history scholars and educators and readers who want to learn about the enduring national effects of Reconstruction.