This discussion group focuses on books that challenge or expand on dominant historical narratives and research methodologies.  Together, we investigate -- and question -- the common idea that history is merely the objective presentation of facts, and explore the ways in which ideology plays a role in how history is interpreted, transmitted, and culturally/academically institutionalized.

August Book Group

The first discussion group selection is "The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism" (Winner of the 2015 Avery O. Craven OAH Award, Winner of the 2015 Hillman Prize for Book Journalism) by Edward Baptist. Because the book is relatively long and dense, we will focus on the first half (up to Chapter 7 / page 215) for August and the second half for September. Folks are encouraged to come prepared with questions and talking points!

Note: This book will be available at Firestorm with a 15% discount between July 28th and August 24th. Join our book buyers club and save 25%!

Book Group Schedule

August/September - "The Half Has Never Been Told" by Edward E. Baptist
October - "Dixie Be Damned" by Neal Shirley and Saralee Stafford
November - "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
December - "Our Enemies In Blue" by Kristian Williams