The Wounded World with Dr. Chad Williams
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
08/26/23
•25m
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Joining me this week is Professor of History at Brandeis University, Dr. Chad Williams. In this episode, we discuss his new book, The Wounded World: W.E.B. DuBois and the First World War.
The book traces DuBois' efforts to write a comprehensive biography of African American military service during the World War I and explores the reasons why DuBois' ultimately decided against publication. Dr. Williams provides a thorough analysis of not only DuBois' evolution, but what service during World War I meant for Black Americans.
To learn more about Professor Williams, head over to his website at www.chadlwilliams.com
For more information about the book, head over to the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com
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