The revolutionary era produced some of the most important political texts and autobiographies in American history. This four-evening book discussion series offers the chance to learn about, read, and informally discuss three classics of the period by Founding Fathers and one too-often-overlooked masterpiece by an ordinary American soldier.
Join Richard Bell, a professor of history at the University of Maryland, for short and vivid lectures about each work followed by an inclusive discussion driven by your own comments and questions. Participants should read the week’s text before each session. Sherry and cookies are available for refreshment.
FEATURED TEXT
Common Sense, Thomas Paine
The call to arms that catalyzed the Revolution, Paine’s 1776 masterpiece of political argumentation made independence—something previously unthinkable and improbable—seem imminent, urgent, and necessary.
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