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How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of AmericaWhile the North prevailed in the Civil War, ending slavery and giving the country a "new birth of freedom," Heather Cox Richardson argues in this provocative work that democracy's blood soaked victory was ephemeral. The system that had sustained the defeated South moved westward and there established a foothold. It was a natural fit. Settlers from the East had for decades been pushing into the West, where the seizure of Mexican lands at the end of the
While the North prevailed in the Civil War, ending slavery and giving the country a "new birth of freedom," Heather Cox Richardson argues in this provocative work that democracy's blood-soaked victory was ephemeral. The system that had sustained the defeated South moved westward and there established a foothold. It was a natural fit. Settlers from the East had for decades been pushing into the West, where the seizure of Mexican lands at the end of the Mexican-American War and treatment of Native Americans cemented racial hierarchies. The South and West equally depended on extractive industries-cotton in the former and mining, cattle, and oil in the latter-giving rise a new birth of white male oligarchy, despite the guarantees provided by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and the economic opportunities afforded by expansion. To reveal why this happened, How the South Won the Civil War traces the story of the American paradox, the competing claims of equality and subordination woven into the nation's fabric and identity. At the nation's founding, it was the Eastern "yeoman farmer" who galvanized and symbolized the American Revolution. After the Civil War, that mantle was assumed by the Western cowboy, singlehandedly defending his land against barbarians and savages as well as from a rapacious government. New states entered the Union in the late nineteenth century and western and southern leaders found yet more common ground. As resources and people streamed into the West during the New Deal and World War II, the region's influence grew. "Movement Conservatives," led by westerners Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan, claimed to embody cowboy individualism and worked with Dixiecrats to embrace the ideology of the Confederacy. Richardson's searing book seizes upon the soul of the country and its ongoing struggle to provide equal opportunity to all. Debunking the myth that the Civil War released the nation from the grip of oligarchy, expunging the sins of the Founding, it reveals how and why the Old South not only survived in the West, but thrived.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/01/2020
ISBN: 9780190900908
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.20w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2020
Publishers Weekly 02/17/2020
Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 110
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★★★★★ 5
These things are way more than just sunglasses.
Color: Matte Black, Polarized Gradient Graphite Lenses, Size: Standard, Color: Matte Black, Polarized Gradient Graphite Lenses, Size: Standard
First off — the camera quality is incredible. You can capture photos and videos completely hands-free, which is perfect when you’re in the middle of something and don’t want to pull your phone out. I’ve been using them outside and on the water and the footage looks amazing.
The audio is surprisingly good too. The speakers are built right into the frames, so you can listen to music, take calls, or hear directions without sticking earbuds in your ears. It feels futuristic but also super natural.
And the Meta AI feature is wild. You can literally ask questions, translate things, or get information just by talking to your glasses.
What I love most is how normal they look. They’re classic Ray-Ban style, so nobody even realizes they’re smart glasses.
If you create content, travel, fish, explore, or just like cool tech… these are seriously one of the coolest gadgets I’ve bought in a long time.
Highly recommend. 🔥
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Not Perfect but Nice 👋
Color: Shiny Black, Green Lenses, Size: Large
Looks like regular sunglasses. 🤙 The AI is pretty basic. The responses are basic. Battery life is fairly good and the case as a portable charger extremely cool. Why did I get these? FOR THE CAMERA.
The video recording is good. Good picture quality and this is the only camera glasses with image stabilization. When manufacturers make wearables recording video image stabilization is a must. Here its good. The footage is not shaky. But this coolness is only available in 1080p even though this records 2k or 2.7k. The app works fairly good but a tiny bit finicky as videos are not always loading to your gallery on phone or app automatically.
The app in general is cool in creating some videos but again basic and limited with restrictions.
The thing I don't like is connecting to an app which all these companies do to grab your data. Seems to be more about the app than the product.
They only things that bug me about this is the 5min recording limit and the flashing light that is a distraction to the person being filmed. There are no blinking lights on our cellphones when recording. You can turn off LED blinking lights on all cameras but here they claim some privacy issues.
When in public there is no right to privacy. When in private property and you suspect anyone recording with anything and you don't want it then say so other than than that there are cameras everywhere. They can record us but we can't record them? We don't need the blinking light and we need longer record times.
I would like a seperate SD slot so I don't have to connect to my phone all the time to pull footage. These aren't waterproof so... This is a quality product with good audio and video. Interested in any updates to turn off the blinking LED and recording time extensions.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Meta can handle it for you!
Color: Matte Black, Transitions Grey Lenses, Size: Standard
Absolutely AMAZING! Once you lern how its works, it's like having a personal AI that can help with almost everything you want in cyberspace. Questions, music, task, you name it, Meta can do it! Well worth the cost.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A Genuine Game-Changer for Manufacturing Management
Color: Matte Black, Clear Lenses, Size: Standard
A Genuine Game-Changer for Manufacturing Management
These glasses have been nothing short of life-altering for my career. As a production manager overseeing a manufacturing facility, documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) has always been a significant hurdle. My primary goal in purchasing these was to record high-quality POV video of processes, which I can then feed into AI tools to generate written SOPs. This isn’t just a win for my productivity; it’s a win for my crew, as it finally provides them with the clear documentation they need to succeed, relieving me of the stress that comes with inconsistent training materials.
**Design & Comfort**
I initially opted for the larger frame, but the height was a bit much aesthetically for my face. The standard size, however, is excellent. I have a history of headaches from standard eyewear after long days, but these remain comfortable for extended wear. They are impressively discreet—I had multiple people compliment them on day one without ever realizing they were smart glasses. They are convincing enough to pass as normal eyewear to the untrained eye.
**Performance & Battery**
* **Video & Audio:** The video quality is surprisingly clear, and the microphone performance is exceptional. I’ve taken several calls while wearing them, and the recipients couldn’t tell the difference between these and my phone’s handset. The audio is solid—provided you keep your expectations realistic regarding the low end. The bass is sufficient for daily listening.
* **Battery:** This is the one area that requires adjustment. You’ll get about 30+ minutes of continuous recording, which drains the battery quickly. However, the charging speed via the included case is remarkably fast, which helps mitigate the downtime.
**The "Unexpected" Features**
While I bought these for SOP documentation, the note-taking and translator features have been revelations. On the production floor, I’m constantly pulled in four different directions. When I need to track material requests or quick process changes on the fly, these allow me to capture information immediately so nothing slips through the cracks. It has turned a single-use tool into an all-day essential.
**Verdict**
I am currently investigating sourcing safety-rated lenses to integrate these into my daily shop-floor workflow. While the frames themselves aren't officially safety-rated, for office-based procedures and light floor work, they have already become a staple of my daily routine. Between the hands-free note-taking, clear communication, and the efficiency they bring to training, these are an incredible value for anyone in a management or technical role.
**Pros:**
* Excellent microphone and video clarity.
* Inconspicuous, stylish design.
* Invaluable for hands-free documentation and note-taking.
* Fast-charging case.
**Cons:**
* Battery life is limited during heavy recording sessions.
* Frame is not officially rated for high-impact industrial safety environments.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
She loves them!!
Color: Matte Black, Clear Lenses, Size: Standard
Bought these for my daughter that is a content creator.. she does cooking and food reviews.. She absolutely loves these glasses!!!! They aloud her to free up her hands and not have to worry about holding her phone or using a tripod as much.. the video and picture quality is great.. I've heard her both listen to music and talk on the phone with them. They also look great on her. She is going to add her prescription lenses to them.. These meta gen 2 glasses are pricey ($322 plus tax on sale).. But if you creat content even at the regular price its a no brainer..
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2026