A magisterial new account of the Reconstruction era brings esteemed historian Manisha Sinha to The NewSouth Bookstore on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss her talk about The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860–1920, a landmark new work which redefines our understanding of the period, “restoring its place as the hinge upon which American history turns,” says Jill Lepore. Please join us for this very special program on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Event Description:A magisterial new account of the Reconstruction era brings esteemed historian Manisha Sinha to The NewSouth Bookstore on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss her talk about The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860–1920, a landmark new work which redefines our understanding of the period, “restoring its place as the hinge upon which American history turns,” says Jill Lepore. Please join us for this very special program on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.