Start the conversation. Sitting right next to me is an assistant professor of history cole jones. In addition to his book, he has published articles in the journal of the early republic. He is currently at work on a project provisionally titled patrick henrys war. Kelly Carter Jackson is a 19th century historian. Her book force and freedom, black abolitionists and the politics of violence out from the university of pennsylvania press, provides the first historical analysis exclusively focused on violence among. Gideon is a phd candidate in history at northwestern university. His dissertation explores the his research has received the support of the congressional center, the institute of American History, the Melon Foundation and the social Science Research counsel. Finally, felix harcourt. He is the assistant editor of two volumes of Eleanor Roosevelts collected papers. So coming from charlottesville, virginia, where i watched as neo fascis fascists, it was also a moment that opened a