NEW SOUTH HISTORY.

The article discusses the history of the American South and the changes it has undergone over the years. It mentions popular works of fiction, such as "The Clansman" and "Gone with the Wind," that shaped people's perception of the South. The article also highlights the contributions of academic historians, including William A. Dunning and U.B. Phillips, who studied slavery and Reconstruction. It touches on the prehistory of the South, the Indigenous inhabitants, and their interactions with Europeans. The article concludes by mentioning the importance of studying women's and minority history in the South and recommends further reading on the topic. [Extracted from the article]