Provides access to Harper's Weekly, America's leading 19th century illustrated newspaper. Includes the following segments: 1857 - 1865: The Civil War Era; 1866 - 1871: Reconstruction I; 1872 - 1877: Reconstruction II. HarpWeek makes it possible for you to discover the news stories, illustrations, cartoons, editorials, biographies, literature, and even advertisements that shaped and reflected public opinion during this time period.