RICHMOND, Va. - One hundred fifty years ago this September, the British cabinet considered intervention in the American Civil War. Economically dependent on Southern Cotton and impressed by Confederate military success, but revolted by Southern slavery, Britain’s leaders and people were torn in their loyalties. The course that Britain followed might well determine the outcome of the war in America.
Hear Dr. Amanda Foreman’s lecture September 27th, as she delves into the important role that Britain played during the American Civil War, the topic of her book, A World on Fire. Co-Sponsored by the University of Richmond’s Department of History, the lecture will be held in UR’s Ukrops Auditorium, Robins School of Business 7:30 – 9 p.m.
As a resident of London and New York, Foreman has used her resources and knowledge to write this history of British-American relations that has become a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. A Visiting Research Fellow at the University of London, Foreman has become a world-wide presence as both a historian and writer and has gained recognition for her book Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire, a number one best seller in England, and best seller for many weeks in the United States. A World on Fire was selected by the New York Times as one of the 10 Best Books of 2011. Dr. Foreman received the Fletcher Pratt Award for A World on Fire.
The event is free but reservations are required. Visit the museum online at www.moc.org to register or contact John Coski at 855-649-1861 ext. 131 or by email at: jcoski@moc.org.
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