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Episode 352: Marc Egnal Challenges Comforting American Historical Narratives

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Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviews history professor Marc Egnal about his book CHALLENGING THE MYTHS OF US HISTORY: Seven Short Essays on the Past and the Present.  In this conversation, Egnal challenges the idea that American history is driven by lofty ideals. Instead, he argues that the demands of the upper class for growth and expansion have shaped the nation’s trajectory — from the Revolution to today’s tech oligarchs.Marc is Professor of History Emeritus at York University and author of CLASH OF EXTREMES: The Economic Origins of the Civil War. Author's bio: About the Author | Marc Egnal Book description: Challenging the Myths of US History by Marc Egnal - Paper - University of California Press Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com