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“History tells us the North decisively won the Civil War, but in ‘How the South Won the Civil War,’ Maine-based historian Heather Cox Richardson argues cogently and perceptively that the ideals and values of the Old South actually prevailed and define the country to this day, continuing to tear us asunder. The book is fascinating, provocative, exciting to read, and explains so much of our current disarray.” — NANCY HARMON JENKINS, Camden

What are you reading?

Mainers, please email to tell us about the book on your bedside table right now. In a few sentences, describe the book and be sure to tell us what drew you to it as the pandemic – and its ripple effects – continues. Was it a need to escape, a need to dig deeper? Something else? Send your pick to [email protected], and we may use it as a future Bedside Table.

 

 

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