Historian Joseph Kelly with The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818-1915

We look forward to welcoming Joseph Kelly for a talk about his new book, The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818-1915. It’s an eye-opening work of history tracing American Fascism back to the Antebellum South. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical currents shaping the United States today. Come meet Kelly at The NewSouth Bookstore on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.