EVENT DETAILS

In collaboration with the New-York Historical Society and Oxford University Press, the Bryant Park Reading Room presents a series of free lectures to stimulate your mind on popular topics including biography, Civil War history, and more.

Abraham Lincoln knew that the Civil War dividing the nation would have consequences that would stretch far beyond the borders of the young republic. From Europe to Latin America, all eyes were on the United States as it confronted the threat of its own demise—a critical crossroads for democracy's fortitude. Distinguished historian Don H. Doyle surveys the Civil War's impact on both sides of the Atlantic, as the Union and Confederacy competed for the sympathies of the international community.

Don H. Doyle is McCausland Professor of History at the University of South Carolina and the author of The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the American Civil War.

LOCATION

This program will be held at the Reading Room in Bryant Park. The Reading Room is located on the 42nd Street side of the park between 5th and 6th Avenues. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.

Rain Venue: In case of summer showers, there will be an on-site tent. In case of severe weather, please check bryantpark.org for the indoor location or contact the New-York Historical’s Department of Public Programs at 212-485-9205.

TICKETS

Free Admission. No advance reservations. First come, first served.

COLLABORATORS

This program is produced in partnership with the Bryant Park Corporation and Oxford University Press.