By Kathy Gill, LWV of Snohomish County
One of America’s most widely read historians, Heather Cox Richardson, will join the League of Women Voters of Washington live, on Zoom, to discuss her book, “How the South Won the Civil War.”
The July 29 discussion will be the inaugural event of the state League’s civic book club series marking America250, the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Professor of history at Boston College, Richardson is an expert in 19th-century America. Her nightly newsletter, Letters from an American, reaches more than 6 million readers. Her articles and reviews have been published in the Washington Post, the New York Times, and The Guardian.
You might wonder what the Civil War has to do with today's politics and the nation’s history. Historian Richardson has spent her career answering that question. Members will have the opportunity to submit their own questions to her in advance to help shape the July 29 discussion. (Non-members may be able to watch via a YouTube stream. Stay tuned.)
Future books in the series will spotlight indigenous history and contributions in the Northwest, plus the story of a trailblazing Washington woman leader. League members are being asked to send more recommendations for good reads.
Meanwhile, local Leagues are encouraged to host their own traditional book club discussions—to dig deeper locally, connect with fellow members, and bring the conversation home. We will provide discussion guides to get things started.
