THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

​Welcome!

​This event is going to be a bit different than our usual format. This is a tell-all event about the American Civil War (the first one!), with particular emphasis on Lincoln. I feel compelled to post this in light of recent events. There will be many materials on offer to consult.

​By the way, I am an unapologetic unionist. William Tecumseh Sherman did nothing wrong! There are too many civil war buffs who are sympathizers with traitors.

​This is more history than philosophy. Nevertheless, philosophy will bubble around the edges if you pay attention. If you want a "conventional" renegade event, you can just show up at about 7:30 (consult some of the material before hand) We might have a more conventional renegade follow up once my thoughts are more well collected.

​Here is the timeline : 5:00 - 5:20 mingling 5:20 - 5:40 brief summary of the political and historical context the movie talks about 5:40 - 8:00, watch Lincoln (2012) by Spielberg 8:00 - 10:00 PM usual event schedule.

​Some materials to consult : 1 : Ken Burns made an incredible miniseries which has aged extremely well. There is a litany of clips on YouTube as well.

​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Civil_War_(miniseries)

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWSf2L7QYoI&list=PL706BA6BC60A82105

​2 : This book is good, but extremely dense. Not easy! https://archive.org/details/teamofrivalspoli0000good_f2e0/page/n973/mode/2up

​3 : The Crash course video is actually, surprisingly, decent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY9zHNOjGrs

​4 : This video is also excellent. This is in my opinion, the best civil war YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWiM00lCRTE

​5 : This extremely long lecture does an excellent job at linking the politics of Lincoln to the present day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_fpPmZ9TAU

​As a last note, I will be growing out my beard in anticipation of the event. I will also bring my Lincoln costume.