The Great Contradiction by Joseph J. Ellis
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About the Book:
A major new history from the author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Founding Brothers and the National Book Award winner American Sphinx, on how America’s founders—Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams—regarded the issue of slavery as they drafted the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. In this daring and important work, our most trusted voice on the founding era reckons with the realities and regrets of our founding and the tragedy of its two great the failure to end slavery and the failure to avoid Indian removal.
About the Club:
The book club is hosted by the staff at Kramers in Dupont Circle and meets in their event space (ask at the register if it's your first time). Come by for a relaxed conversation with fellow history enthusiasts. Light snacks will be provided and drinks are available at the bar.
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By Meetup
In-person book club for history enthusiasts; discuss Ellis's history of the founders' views on slavery and gain a nuanced view of its role in the founding.
AI summary
By Meetup
In-person book club for history enthusiasts; discuss Ellis's history of the founders' views on slavery and gain a nuanced view of its role in the founding.