Richmond. It is just over 50 minutes. Dr. Edgerton teaches early american and 19thcentury u. S. History, he earned his phd in 1985, so he is no stranger to richmond. His 1993 book is one of the most important studies of one of the most important slave compares these conspiracies in American History. He was invited to speak at the university of richmond 20 years ago and he will be interviewed about that book later today. Most of his work has been on the subject of slave resistance, colonization, and evolutionism. You will find a partial list of his publications in his program. He has worked at the intersection of race and politics and his most recent books deal with the mid19th century. Years of meteors, Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln in the election that brought on the civil war, and the wars of reconstruction, the brief violent history of americas most progressive era. His talk today will draw mostly from the final book and his title of the talk today is black activism during the
Okay . So lets just go back and look one way to look at this is to look at the maps that i hate which are just Electoral College which suggest that we live in red or blue states, you know, that we are a certain kind of people. Actually you see, this is a more accurate, you see this has west virginia. It may be that we dont have county level data, okay. Are you less confused . Right . What you did is called our attention to the fact there are brand new states that are just voting for the first time which is another advantage the republicans have. All of these situations actually play to the advantage of the republicans, that they have not only the army but also new states that have been formed under the aegis. Okay . Anybody else have another question . Yes. Theres one on each side. Dr. Ayers, writing a book about the shenendoah valley and activities there, will you address in that book or today the importance of david hunters actions at the battle of piedmont 5 june, his subsequent mov
Most important slave conspiracies in american history. He spoke about it at the university of richmond 20 years ago and hes going to be interviewed about that book later today for television. Most of dr. Egertons work has been on the subject of slave resistance, colonization and abolitionism during the American Revolution and Early National period. You will find a partial list of his publications in your program. His work deals with the intersection of race and politics. His most recent books deal with the mid19th century. Years of meteors, steven douglas, Abraham Lincoln and the election that brought on the civil war. And the wars of reconstruction, the brief violent history of americas most progressive era. His talk today will draw mostly from that final book and the title of his talk today is black activism in the wars of reconstruction. Ladies and gentlemen, doug egerton. Thank you. Good morning. Nice to be back in richmo. I have already learned at least one important lesson this m
Next, more from the 27th annual southern festival of books with a panel a Panel Discussion on race in americ pl good morning. Everyone can hear me . Wonderful. Good morning and and welcome to thet,015 southern festival of books. I am jim mccarrons, a writer and teacher from philadelphia by way of los angeles, now, now based here in nashville. It is long story. All you need to know is i am your prod host for this mol. Ings session. A brief note of business, this incredible threeday celebration of the written word depends heavily on donations. Not15ust to keep going every year but to also remain free. Free of charge. Do you keep that in mind, donations of whatever level can be made by mail or online through various socphl medph platforms, or even a person through actual time live, persontoperson communication. Any, and all are greatly apprecphte. Second your authors today will be heading to and signing books at the signing table iperedphtely follow our session. Books are available for pu
You mentioned coming up to the light. Is this truth . I dont know. Somebody else asked, to me, the writer is the big one, figuring out the truth. Speaking of truth, last night, are these two women here from last night . Stand up. Stand up. These two women latched onto me and invited me for a glass of wine. They had two glasses and i paid, i do my generosity, 60. Its good to its good to see you all again. [laughter] [applause]. Thank you all. Thanks pat for talking about truth with us today. He will be at the bar. We will see you in the signing well. [inaudible conversation] this is the 2015. Diana writer based in nashville. Its a long story. All you need to know is that i am your proud host for this discussion. A brief note to business, this incredible threeday celebration depends heavily on donations. Not just to keep going every year but to remain free of charge. So do keep that in mind. Donations can be made by mail or online through social media platforms or in person through live