January 6 and the Politics of History

As an installment of UGA Press's 'History in the Headlines' series, this book offers a rich discussion between highly respected scholars on the historical backdrop and context for contemporary issues" (from the headlines). In addition to the historical context, these "conversations" demonstrate how historians speak to one another about contentious topics and can contribute in meaningful ways to the public's understanding. This volume focuses on the historical context of the January 6th invasion of the U.S. Capitol. In the free-flowing conversation, the participants also discussed if - and if so, how - historians should engage in public debates"--

• | Author: Stephanie McCurry, Joanne B Freeman, Elizabeth Hinton, Jill Lepore, William Sturkey, Julian E Zelizer
• | Publisher: University of Georgia Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2024
• | Number of Pages: NA pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0820364045
• | ISBN-13: 9780820364049