Cox richardson about her new book, how the south won the civil war, the continuing fight for the soul of america. And im a professor of history at yale university. And i will have a discussion with heather about her book and this is brought to you by the Community Outreach for over 150 years and thats some real history there. Now, on to heathers book. Her book has gotten a lot of critical praise. For example, tthe Washington Post writes, Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College describes goldwaters crusade in her masterful book. Perhaps the most important Political Coalition of the 20th century and Publishers Weekly says, though richardson underemphasizes the prevalence of racism, sexism and unequality of other parts of the country during the civil war she marshals more for the books title. Conservatives will cry foul, but critics will be persuaded. And first, i want to invite those of you out in the world listening to share your questions for heather, you can do that, typing in the a
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Cabletelevision companies as a public service, and brought to you today by your Television Provider here. Welcome to this Virtual Event with historian Heather Cox Richardson about her new book how the south won the civil war oligarchy, democracy, and the continuing fight for the soul of amerca i am joanne freeman, a professor of history and american studies at yale university, and this afternoon i have the pleasure of being in conversation with heather about her book and other matters political. This program is being produced by the Brooklyn Historical society which has been a cultural have for civic dialogue and committed outreach for over 150 years. Thats some real history. Now, her book has got a lot of critical praise, for example, the Washington Post writes Heather Cox Richardson and professor of history at Boston College explains gold wonders crusade and the trajectory of modern conservatism in her masterful book. A timely book that sheds light on preps what was the most importan