CANCELLED - The British Are Coming




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ClassGraphic Two hundred and fifty years ago, our forefathers fought a bitter war for independence from King George III and the mighty British empire. In The British Are Coming (Henry Holt and Company, 2019) Rick Atkinson, who has won multiple Pulitzer Prizes for history and journalism, provides a spell-binding narrative history of the initial period of the war, from Lexington to Princeton (1775-1777). It is a gripping saga alive with astonishing characters including George III, Lord George Germaine, Henry Clinton, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Knox, Benedict Arnold and, of course, George Washington. In addition to an anlaysis of Atkinson's book, we will examinine the culture, politics, and cuisine of Colonial life through videos and other supplementary materials, including excerpts from Ken Burns’ documentary series on PBS, The American Revolution. Bring your cocked hats and your enthusiasm and join us!

Class Details

14 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
500 Davis Center

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
3/4/2026 - 6/3/2026 Weekly - Wed 01:15 PM - 03:15 PM Evanston, 500 Davis Center  Map Michael Sehr  ; Philip Steptoe 

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