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Cruel World
Reporter Aaron Glantz tells us how he’s seen Iraqi public opinion towards the US change since he first went to Iraq in 2003. Then, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough joins us with a history of one very significant year in US history: 1776. Finally, Lynn H. Nicholas looks at the impact that WWII and the Nazi occupation had on the children of Europe in Cruel World.
How America Lost Iraq
When reporter Aaron Glantz first went to Iraq in 2003, many of the Iraqis he spoke to supported the American invasion. One man even said he would name his son after George Bush. In his new book, How America Lost Iraq, Mr. Glantz describes the dramatic change he's seen in Iraqi public opinion.
Music: "Escalator" by Bang on a Can All-Stars
"Fallout" by Euphone
1776
Bestselling historian and two-time Pulitzer winner David McCullough tells us about his first book since John Adams. This time, he’s focused on the history of one single, pivotal year: 1776.
Events:
David McCullough will be speaking on:
Tuesday, May 24th at 7pm
Barnes & Noble
33 E. 17th Street
and
Wednesday, May 25th at 7:30pm
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Ave.
Music: Music of the Federal Era, Members of the Federal Music Society: "Kennebec March" / "First Grand March"
The Children of Europe
Lynn H. Nicholas, author of The Rape of Europa looks at the impact that Nazi policies had on the children of Europe during WWII in Cruel World.
» Excerpt of Cruel World in the Reading Room
Events:
Lynn Nicholas will be reading and signing books on:
Monday, May 23rd at 6:30pm
Borders Bookstore
461 Park Avenue (at 57th St.)
Music: Soundtrack to Charlotte Gray, music by Stephen Warbeck: "The Decision"
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