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Regency Book Club: A Perfect Union - Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation

When:
Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 8:00 PM
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Admin, Regency Society of Virginia
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Online
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Bibliophiles, rejoice!  The Regency Society of Virginia cordially invites you to join our book club.   Our Tuesday evening group will feature a variety of titles, either from or about the early 19th century.  All are welcome to participate regardless of membership status with the RSV, but you must register in order to get the login credentials to join us on Zoom for our discussion.

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While reading the "assigned" section is, of course, encouraged to enhance the discussion, if you don't have an opportunity to complete the reading, you are still most welcome to listen in. 


This session will feature: A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation by Catherine Allgor
July 2: Prologue - Chapter 10
July 23: Chapters 11 - Epilogue

  The Early American Republic was awash with intense political division and worries that the new nation was headed in the wrong direction.  (Sound familiar?) Read along with us as we explore how Washington, D.C. was recast by the uncanny political acumen of a disenfranchised society hostess.