Kraoeufp and americas god. Recent essays include treatment canada, the in 300th anniversary celebration of the King James Version of the and catholic uses of scripture in 19th century america. Today he will speak on his new book which is available outside seminar in beginning as the word the bible and American Public life 1492 to 1783. Mark noll. Mr. Noll thanks for the opportunity of being here and especially to the Woodrow Wilson center, american historical association, the National History seminar. To be in ivilege washington on a warm november day. The image on the screen is the english language bible published in north america. Aiken had done printing for the Continental Congress and made with eak was britain where the monopoly for King James Bible was held by the kings printers here was an opportunity to publish in english the bible in the United States. Will be indicate i couldnt have of the history i will talk about today is the procedure that led to the printing of this bible.
French revolutions. This is about one hour. Okay. Im tim marshall the provost for the new school and im delighted to welcome everyone here for this wonderful event to launch laura auricchios new book which is right here. [applause] the Marquis Lafayette reconsidered which came out this month published by knox publishers. This is a research over the course of seven years at a major part of it the tilted personal life from the inside of the passion french hero become of the American Revolution of several freshmen over several to watch the kids. Theres an intimate depiction summit towering figures of the historical period while also eliminating and explore the new role of the press and publication the politics of the time. The personal letters of marquis de lafayette which can be found in in the collection of elaborate of congress and at Cornell University provides many of the books anecdotes. And now a few words about laura. She is a specialist in 18th century french history and art and