The Southerner’s Problem
Thomas Nelson
jul 2025 · BEYOND BOOKS HUB
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The Southerner’s Problem by Thomas Nelson Page is a deeply influential but highly controversial text that seeks to examine the complex racial dynamics of the American South following the Civil War and Reconstruction. Originally published in the early 20th century, the book reflects a white Southern perspective on issues such as slavery, race relations, education, disenfranchisement, and violence against African Americans—particularly the practice of lynching. Spanning eight core chapters and an extensive appendix, Page presents his arguments with a combination of statistical data, personal reflections, and commentary on what he viewed as the evolving "Negro problem" in Southern society. His analysis covers the social transformation of African Americans from enslavement to emancipation and citizenship, while also expressing concerns over voting rights, literacy, economic advancement, and social cohesion. While Thomas Nelson Page’s literary style is eloquent and rich in historical references, his conclusions are now regarded as a defense of segregationist and racist ideologies. He argues for a “solution” to racial tension based on white supremacy, disenfranchisement of Black citizens, and preservation of a racial hierarchy rooted in paternalism. As a historical artifact, the book provides insight into the mindset of Southern elites during the Jim Crow era. It is best studied today as a representation of systemic bias and institutionalized racism, helping modern readers understand how racial injustice was intellectually and socially rationalized in postbellum America.
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Thomas Nelson Page (1853–1922) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and writer known for his nostalgic and romanticized portrayals of the Old South. Born into a former slaveholding family in Virginia, he gained national fame for his fiction and essays that idealized plantation life. Page later served as U.S. Ambassador to Italy under President Woodrow Wilson. While admired for his literary skill, his racial and political views are now seen as emblematic of Lost Cause ideology and white supremacist thought.
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