Get some perspective, folks. Current political ying/yangs have nothing on the hostility, close-mindedness, and belligerence in the USA prior to, throughout, and following the Civil War. The racing and rabid events between Lincoln’s election and Fort Sumpter read as a page-turner adventure story not a history casebook. Nevertheless, before thinking, “I don’t want to read something so down-beat”, ask yourself:
If you can’t fully answer these questions, then give in to the grip of Eric Larson’s fast-reading narrative and join the Chamber to compare-and-contrast events, then and now.
6:30 pm on ZOOM
UPDATE – Meeting every 4th TuesdaysOpen to Ebell Members Only