Summary: In his latest book, Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid that Sparked the Civil War, bestselling author Tony Horwitz explores the electrifying tale of the daring insurrection that put America on the path to civil war. In this discussion Horwitz shares Brown's uprising in vivid color, revealing a country on the brink of explosive conflict. Judith Giesberg, Associate Professor of History at Villanova University, facilitates the conversation. Program recorded on 11/3/11. Questions or comments? Write: programs@constitutioncenter.org
