The most popular programs for the Public Lives Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=89 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:45:47 GMT Ms. Pryor talked about her book, [Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee], published by Penguin. She described being allowed by Lee's family to use many letters written by Robert E. Lee that have never been examined previously or used by historians and biographers. She used these letters to explore the private life and intimate writings of General Robert E. Lee. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198569-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wheen talked about his book [Karl Marx: A Life], published by Norton and Company. "Imagine Rousseau, Voltaire, and Hegel fused into one person," said a contemporary, "and you have Dr. Marx." In this stunning book, the first major biography of Marx since the end of the Cold War, Francis Wheen gives us not a socialist ogre but a fascinating, ultimately humane man. Marx was married to Jenny von Westphalen, whose devotion was tested by decades of poverty and exile. Wheen does not, however, shy away from Marx's work. Was he, as his detractors have claimed, a self-hating Jew? What did Marx really mean by his famous line, "Religion is the opiate of the masses"? http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157236-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Senator-elect Obama talked about his memoir [Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance], published by Three Rivers Press. It was his account of growing up in a racially mixed family, doing community work in Chicago, and a journey to Kenya where he met the African side of his family. Mr. Obama also talks about the challenges he expects to face once he takes his U.S. Senate seat in January 2005. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184522-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kidder talked about his biography, [Mountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer], published by Random House. Dr. Farmer himself joined Mr. Kidder for the discussion. The book follows Dr. Farmer from his childhood in Florida to his education at Harvard Medical School, then to his establishment of the Haitian clinic, Zanmi Lasante, and finally to his status as an international expert in treating communicable diseases. Mr. Kidder also recounted his experiences with Dr. Farmer, following the doctor around the world on his quest to educate the public about conditions in Haiti and solicit funds for work there. Following their discussion, Mr. Kidder and Dr. Farmer responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178248-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kershaw was interviewed about his biography [Hitler: 1936-1945, Nemesis], published by W. W. Norton and Company. The book seeks to account both for Hitler's terrible mindset and his charismatic appeal and the factors that led to his demise. This second and final volume of a biography of Hitler covers the climax of Nazi power, the reclamation of German-speaking Europe, and the unfolding of the final solution in Poland and Russia until the end. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162176-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Following an introduction by Mr. Kantor and a speech by Mr. Shriver, panelists discussed the life and work of humanitarian Sargent Shriver. Mr. Russert moderated the panel. Each panelist reflected on a different aspect of Mr. Shriver's career, including his leadership in the war on poverty, his efforts to provide legal representation for the poor, and his work for the Special Olympics. Mr. Stossel is the author of [Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver], published by Smithsonian Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181903-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Edwards talked about her memoir, [Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers], published by Broadway. Mrs. Edwards, wife former Senator John Edwards, the 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee, recounted her life experiences and described coping with grief. She talked about the 2004 presidential election, her son's sudden death in 1996, and her breast cancer diagnosis. She revealed the comfort she received from strangers and friends in midst of her struggles. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194735-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT In Greenville, Mississippi, birthplace of Shelby Foote, Mr. Chapman discusses his book [Shelby Foote: A Writer's Life], published by University Press of Mississippi. Shelby Foote is a biographer, novelist, and historian best known for his three-volume chronicle [The Civil War: A Narrative]. The book talks about Foote's reluctance to address the issues of the contemporary south while thoroughly exploring the issues and concerns of the historical South. Mr. Chapman also talks about how [The Civil War: A Narrative] is still considered one of the definitive works about the era. The author gained access to Shelby Foote through interviews, correspondence, and library archives. After the talk, Mr. Chapman responded to questions and comments from members of the audience, many of whom know Mr. Foote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168714-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bundles discussed her biography [On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker], published by Scribner. The author is the great-great granddaughter of C. J. Walker, an African-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. The book chronicles Mrs. Walker's life and accomplishments--including her childhood as the orphaned daughter of slaves and her rise to the top of an international hair care empire. In her talk, Ms. Bundles described the circumstances of Mrs. Walker's life, and shows photographs included in the book. After her presentation, Ms. Bundles answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162530-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT M. Stanton Evans talked about his book, [Blacklisted by History: The Untold Story of Senator Joe McCarthy and His Fight Against America's Enemies,] published by Crown Forum. The author argued that Senator Joseph McCarthy does not deserve the bad reputation he has been assigned by historians, and that Senator McCarthy was correct in his assessment of the threat posed by Communists in the United States during the so-called "Red Scare" and that his detractors knowingly cover up the extent of this threat. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201983-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCullough, author of the book [John Adams] published by Simon and Schuster, delivered a speech entitled "The Enduring Examples of John and Abigail Adams" at the 201st anniversary of the Library of Congress. It was John Adams who on April 24, 1800, signed into law an act moving the seat of government to Washington, D.C. and establishing the library. Mr. McCullough described John Adams as one of the most influential and most misunderstood Founding Fathers. Through diary entries and letters written to his wife Abigail, Mr. McCullough was able to give a detailed look into the life of the second president of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159783-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Robert Dallek talked about his book [An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917- 1963], published by Little, Brown and Company. The author described the extent of President Kennedy's illness, his medications, and how his condition affected his performance as president. He also disclosed the story of Robert Kennedy's selection as attorney general and Josep Kennedy's actions to help his son secure the presidency. Drawing upon previously unavailable material and recently released archived documents, Professor Dallek hypothesized on the path President Kennedy would have taken in Vietnam had he survived. In his presentation Professor Dallek analyzed why President Kennedy is held in high regard. Following his presentation, Professor Dallek held a conversation with Professor William Leuchtenberg. Among the topics they discussed were President Kennedy's health problems and his dealings with women. Then Professor Dallek answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176034-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT As part of the society's annual conference, panelists who have written for the biography series discussed diplomatic biographies in the [Biographies in American Foreign Policy] series, published by Scholarly Resources. Goals of the diplomatic series include covering the person's character development, historical role, and influence on foreign policy. Professor Forslund discussed informal diplomat Anna Chennault, the Chinese widow of General Claire Chennault, who was the leader of the World War II Flying Tigers. Professor Schmitz wrote about Henry L. Stimson, former secretary of war under Presidents Taft, F. Roosevelt and Truman and secretary of state under President Hoover. Professor Lewis talked about former President John Quincy Adams, and Professor Immerman talked about his love of writing biographies and his subject, John Foster Dulles, secretary of state under President Eisenhower. Professor Kaplan talked about former President Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, while Professor Zeiler talked about Dean Rusk, secretary of state in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Professor Crapol talked about James G. Blaine, secretary of state under Presidents Garfield, Arthur and Benjamin Harrison. The panelists answered audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164767-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164767-2 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens talked about his book [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America], published by HarperCollins in the Eminent Lives series. The author described both the public and private lives of Thomas Jefferson, including Jefferson's position on the Enlightenment, nation building, and slavery. He emphasized Jefferson's tremendous influence on the U.S. revolution and the future United States, such as with the Louisiana Purchase. After his presentation Mr. Hitchens answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187244-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT David Reynolds talked about his book [John Brown, Abolitionist: The Man Who Killed Slavery, Sparked the Civil War, and Seeded Civil Rights], published by Knopf. Mr. Reynolds profiled the life of abolitionist John Brown and discussed John Brown's commitment to the abolition of slaves, his political struggles between good and evil, and how significant his Puritan background was to his lifestyle. Mr. Reynolds considered the comparison of his attack on the armory in Harpers Ferry, (West) Virginia on October 16, 1859, to modern terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186892-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186892-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Priscilla Buckley talked about her book [Living It Up with National Review: A Memoir], published by Spence Publishing Company. She described her forty-three years of working as an editor at [National Review], recounting her involvement in the growth of the magazine founded by her brother, William F. Buckley Jr., in 1955. After her presentation she answered audience members' questions. This was an event of the Conservative Women's Network, a monthly meeting hosted at The Heritage Foundation with the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191762-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brookhiser talked about his biography [Gentleman Revolutionary: Gouverneur Morris, the Rake Who Wrote the Constitution], published by Free Press. Gouverneur Morris was the one legged colonial aristocrat from New York who drafted the U.S. Constitution at the age of 35, and created the phrase "We the people." Mr. Morris also helped create the Erie Canal and assisted the French as a diplomat during the French Revolution. After his presentation, Mr. Brookhiser answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177098-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Lord Robert Skidelsky talked about his three-volume biography, [John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman,] published by Penguin. During his presentation of the Manhattan Institute's 2006 Hayek Lecture, the author compared F.A. Hayek's themes in [The Road to Serfdom] with the economic and political ideologies of Keynes. After his speech the author responded to audience members' questions. Lord Robert Skidelsky also wrote [The World After Communism.] He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 1994 and since 2002 has been chairman of the Centre for Global Studies in London. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193077-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Kantor "The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Litera http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280284-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Thomas discussed his biography, [John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy], published by Simon and Schuster. Revolutionary War hero Jones was born in Scotland in 1747 and came to America to serve in its newly formed Navy. His seafaring abilities and driving ambition helped him rise quickly through the ranks and served him well during his battles at sea in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Hence, John Paul Jones is considered to be the father of the American Navy. After his presentation Mr. Thomas answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176683-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Interviewed on stage by radio talk show host Jim Bohannan, Mr. Feifer talked about the book he wrote with Victor Cherkashin, [Spy Handler: Memoir of a KGB Officer: The True Story of the Man Who Recruited Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames], published by Basic Books. Mr. Feifer told the story of former KGB spy handler Victor Cherkashin who worked for the Soviet intelligence agency from 1953 to 1991. During that time Cherkashin recruited Americans to spy for the Soviet Union. In the book, Mr. Cherkashin gave reasons why he believed men like Aldrich Ames and Robert Hannsen turned against their country. During his presentation Mr. Feifer showed slides of illustrations from the book. After the interview Mr. Feifer answered audience members' questions. Mr. Feifer was a former Moscow correspondent for Radio Free Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180552-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Myrlie Evers-Williams and Manning Marable talk about the book they edited, [The Autobiography Of Medgar Evers: A Hero's Life and Legacy Revealed Through His Writings, Letters, and Speeches], published by Basic Civitas Books. They used the speeches, monthly reports to the NAACP, and personal notes and letters of the civil rights leader who was slain in 1963 to recreate a narrative of his life, including his involvement with voting rights for African Americans. Mr. Marable read excerpts from the book as he talked about the importance of Medgar Evers life. Ms. Evers-Williams, the widow of Medgar Evers, talked about her life with him and responded to questions from members of the audience. During the event, both Mr. Marable and Ms. Evers-Williams stressed the importance of being active in politics and becoming familiar with current political figures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187243-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Short talked about his book [Pol Pot: Anatomy of a Nightmare], published by Henry Holt and Company. He described the life of Cambodia's Pol Pot, the former leader of the Khmer Rouge who ruled the country from 1975 to 1979 and was responsible for the deaths of over one million people. Mr. Short gave an overview of Pol Pot's early life as a student in Paris and talked about the influence the French Revolution and Joseph Stalin had on him. Mr. Short also described the conditions in Cambodia that he thinks played a significant role in shaping Pol Pot's political philosophy, including the country's Buddhist tradition. After his presentation the author answered audience members' questions. The event was held at the UCLA International Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185961-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ellis talks about his book [His Excellency: George Washington], published by Knopf. The author explains Washington's position on several issues, including expansion and slavery. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184902-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Author and activist Andrea Dworkin talked about her latest book, [Heartbreak: The Political Memoir of a Feminist Militant,] published by Basic Books. Ms. Dworkin described her evolution from youthful devotee of music and books to campaigner against pornography and prostitution and international advocate for women. She talked about her self-imposed exile in Crete where she taught herself to write. After discovering the works of early second-wave feminists, Ms. Dworkin had vowed to "give my life to the movement." The Radcliffe Institute's Schlesinger Library recently acquired Ms. Dworkin's personal papers. At the end of the program Ms. Dworkin answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169293-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Michael Kauffman talked about his book [American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies], published by Random House, about Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth and the cast of characters surrounding the time before and after the assassination at Ford's Theatre. Using an array of archival sources and new research, Mr. Kauffman explained the background and motives of John Wilkes Booth, the mechanics of his plot to topple the Union government, and the trials and fates of the conspirators. The author also wrote that Mr. Booth manipulated people in his life into willingly or unwillingly aiding him in his plot. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180092-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Professor Carter talked about his book [Marcel Proust: A Life], published by Yale University Press. The book utilizes newly released letters, memoirs and manuscripts to provide details of Proust's formative years and his development as a writer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156387-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Professor Martin discussed his book [The Education of John Dewey: A Biography], published by Columbia University Press. Based on original sources, including the collection of unpublished papers from the Center for Dewey Studies at Southern Illinois University, the book is a biography of the American philosopher and noted education reformer. In the book, Professor Martin examines Dewey's family history, religious influences, political activism and the importance of the women in Dewey's life, especially his mother, wife and daughters, and others, including social reformer Jane Addams. During his presentation, Professor Martin focused on Dewey's philosophical education and influences, and his contributions to the development of the American school of philosophy identified as Pragmatism. Following his remarks, Professor Martin answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169504-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Kathleen Dalton talked about her book, [Theodore Roosevelt: A Strenuous Life], published by Alfred A. Knopf. In her book, Ms. Dalton presents Roosevelt as a man who, though flawed, was always learning and was far ahead of his time as a crusader for the environment and social justice. She talks about Roosevelt's fight against the influence of big business and his relationship with Sierra Club founder John Muir. Following her presentation, Ms. Dalton responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174390-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stahr talked about his book [John Jay: Founding Father], published by Hambledon and London. Jay was a central figure in the American Revolution and early Republic; a delegate to and president of the Continental Congress; America's representative in Madrid, Paris and London; Secretary for Foreign Affairs; one of the authors of the Federalist essays; first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; and two-term governor of New York. Mr. Stahr's book is the first full-length biography to appear in more than 60 years. The author described Jay's role in events in early American history, including the Revolutionary War, and the writing of the Constitution. Mr. Stahr answered questions from members of the audience after his discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186105-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Charles Calhoun talked about his book [Benjamin Harrison: The 23rd President, 1889-1893], published by Henry Holt and Company. He talked about details of Harrison's front-porch presidential campaigns and the changes in American foreign policy during his presidential term. After his presentation the author answered audience members' questions. This event was part of the 172nd birthday celebration for President Benjamin Harrison at the president's home. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188815-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188815-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Edmund Morgan talked about his biography [Benjamin Franklin], published by Yale University Press. Mr. Morgan explored the various contradictions in Franklin's personality and the role he played in the creation of America as a republic. The author showed how Franklin was a man who ranked his civic responsibilities over all other aspects of his professional life, including his writings and scientific experiments. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174035-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Philby talked about her book [The Private Life of Kim Philby: The Moscow Years], published by Fromm International. The book chronicles the life of the author's late husband Kim Philby, a former British intelligence officer, after his defection to the Soviet Union in 1963. Following her remarks she and Mr. Peake answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157432-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gunter Grass and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer discussed their life and work with novelist Andrew O'Hagan on stage before an audience. Gunter Grass and then Norman Mailer were interviewed separately by Andrew O'Hagan. Then the three joined in conversation in a program titled "The 20th Century on Trial." Gunter Grass talked about his memoir, [Peeling the Onion], recently published by Harcourt, in which he divulged his participation in the Waffen SS at the age of seventeen. He spoke in English with some assistance from a translator. Norman Mailer talked about his first novel in almost ten years, [The Castle in the Forest: A Novel], published by Random House, which focuses on the childhood of Adolf Hitler. This LIVE from the NYPL event in the Celeste Bartos Forum was co-sponsored by the Goethe-Institut New York, Harcourt, International Center of Photography, [The Paris Review], and Steidl. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199785-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Nancy Isenberg talked about her book [Fallen Founder: The Life of Aaron Burr], published by Viking. She contends that the third vice president of the United States deserves to be included within the pantheon of the founding fathers. She described Burr, Thomas Jefferson's vice president, as a scapegoat, saying he was not a villain as is portrayed in most histories due to the writings of political rivals from the 18th century. She described his relationship with Alexander Hamilton, whom he later killed in a duel. She read excerpts from the book and responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198484-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198484-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Richard White talked about his book [Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long], published by Random House. In his book, Mr. White chronicles the life of Louisiana's most iconic figure in the 1930s. Huey Long was the governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and a U.S. Senator from 1932 to 1935. He was assassinated September 10, 1935 at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge as he was mounting a presidential bid against then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mr. White said that he wrote this book to clear up some of the myths and discrepancies generated by Huey Long's contemporaries and by other authors. Mr. White based his book on interviews with people who knew Huey Long and on oral history. Mr. White said he tried to just give the facts and not opinions in writing this biography, and he wants his audience to decide for themselves whether Huey Long was a dictator, demagogue, or a democrat and to decide who was responsible for Huey Long's death. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192551-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Alan Axelrod talked about his book [Patton: A Biography], part of the [Great Generals Series] published by Palgrave Macmillan. He was joined by retired General Wesley Clark, the editor of the [Great Generals Series]. They talked about General Patton's career and his controversial actions, saying he was one of the most successful field commanders in U.S. history. They also answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191634-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Randall discusses his new biography [Alexander Hamilton: A Life], published by HarperCollins. Mr. Randall describes Hamilton's role in the Revolutionary War, and his influence in shaping the government of the new nation until his fatal duel with Aaron Burr. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159584-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159584-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Jung Chang and Jon Halliday talked about their book [Mao: The Unknown Story], published by Knopf. Their biography attempted to dispel myths about Mao Tse-tung perpetuated by the Communist Party The book explored the history of 20th century China as well as the life of former Chinese premier Mao Tse-tung. The authors wrote that Mao's rise to power and his communist strategy had less to do with personal ideology than with political ambition and with his being at the right place at the right time. They also examined his personal friendship with former Soviet leader Josef Stalin, a relationship that dated back to the 1920s. The book is the result of five years of research and included interviews with each living American president who had interacted with Mao. Michael Ignatieff interviewed the authors about their biography of Mao and the past and current human rights situation in China. Following their discussion, the authors responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189547-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Patricia Brady talked about her biography, [Martha Washington: An American Life], published by Viking. She described Martha Washington as a decisive woman who contributed greatly to the character of America. In her book the author chronicles the life of the first First Lady from the beginning of her relationship with George Washington to her dedication to her him during the Revolutionary War period. Ms. Brady discussed the prevalent misconceptions about Martha Washington such as a reconstruction of her appearance as a young woman, her timidity, and her business ability. Other topics included her many suitors, her marriage, the books she liked, her children, and her actions during the Revolution. She responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187898-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Jean Fagan Yellin talked about her biography [Harriet Jacobs: A Life], published by Basic Books. It profiled the life of slave woman Harriet Jacobs. The author explains that Harriet Jacobs became the first-ever published slave woman with the publication of her book, [Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl], nearly 150 years ago. Ms. Yellin detailed the former slave girl's adolescent years of sexual abuse, seven years of hiding in an attic, and her eventual escape to the North. After the discussion, she responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186972-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186972-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Korda, editor in chief of Simon and Schuster, discussed his biography [Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero], about the Civil War general and U.S. president. The book was written for the new 'Eminent Lives' series of short biographies published by HarperCollins and Atlas Books. Mr. Korda, who served in the British armed forces, argued that Ulysses S. Grant was a military genius and underrated president whose unassuming but determined demeanor made him an unlikely but uniquely American hero. After the discussion, the author answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183107-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Senator Byrd talked about his memoir [Robert C. Byrd: Child of the Appalachian Coalfields], published by West Virginia University. The book recounted the Senator's life experiences from growing up in Stotesbury, W.Va., in the early 1920s to his election to an eighth U.S. Senate term in 2000. During the presentation, Sen. Byrd explained that this is not only his story, but also the story of West Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187330-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Retired Lieutenant Colonel Hoffman talked about his biography, [Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC], published by Random House. The book is a biography of Lieutenant General Puller, a marine officer for 37 years and holder of five Navy Crosses for valor. Col. Hoffman told stories about the leadership tactics of "Chesty" Puller during foreign battles in WWII including the battle at Guadalcanal, and read letters that were written to and from General Puller. After his presentation he answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165646-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT T.J. Parsell talked about his memoir [Fish: A Memoir of a Boy in a Man's Prison], published by Carroll and Graf. He described his first-hand experiences as a victim of prison rape. Mr. Parsell is currently the president of Stop Prisoner Rape. He talked about testifying before Congress in support of the Prisoner Rape Elimination Act of 2003, which provided for a commission to hold hearings and issue standards, in an attempt to hold corrections officials responsible for rapes that happen on their watch. The author answered questions from Ms. Stemple and the audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195856-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rajmohan Gandhi talked about his biography of his grandfather, [Gandhi: The Man, His People, and the Empire], published by University of California Press. In the book he provides a full account of the Mahatma's life, the development of his beliefs, his political campaigns, and his complex relations with his family. It tracks the battle for Indian independence, recounting Gandhi's campaigns against racial discrimination in South Africa and India, his attention to relations between Muslims and non-Muslims, and an examination of Gandhi's strategies of non-violent resistance. During the event, Professor Gandhi read selections from his book and answered questions from audience members. Professor Gandhi is Research Professor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A former member of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Indian Parliament), he led the Indian delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Commission in 1990. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205232-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nasar discussed her book [A Beautiful Mind: A Biography of John Forbes Nash, Jr., Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, 1994], published by Touchstone Books. The book chronicles the life of John Nash who was considered one of the most brilliant mathematicians of his generation. Towards the end of the 1950s, Nash was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was plagued by the disease for years. John Nash had seemingly disappeared until 1994 when, in remission from the disease, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics for his thesis on game theory, which he had developed almost forty-five years previously. During the event, hosted by the NARSAD (National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression), Ms. Nasar provided more information on schizophrenia and on John Nash, and then took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168706-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Richard Reeves talked about his biography, [President Nixon: Alone in the White House], published by Simon and Schuster. The book covers the Nixon presidency, from his inauguration in January 1969 to his resignation in August 1973, including the Watergate scandal. Mr. Reeves talked about the process of writing his book, including six years of research and thousands of pages of archival material, tapes and interviews with former associates of the president. He described President Nixon's relations with his inner circle, Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman, Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs John Ehrlichman and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and his mistrust of congressional Republicans and the Defense Department. He also discussed President Nixon's conduct concerning Vietnam, the trip to China, and the end of the gold standard. He answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166948-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Tobin talked about his book [To Conquer the Air: The Wright Brothers and the Great Race for Flight], published by The Free Press. This biography of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented the airplane, also tells the story behind other characters who played a role in the history of flight, including Samuel Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian; Alexander Graham Bell; and their main competitor, Glenn Curtiss. After his remarks Mr. Tobin answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171351-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Adrian Goldsworthy talked about his biography, [Caesar: Life of a Colossus], published by Yale University Press. He described the life of ancient Rome's ruler from birth to assassination, detailing Caesar's successes and failures as a politician and his involvement with the wives of his two main political rivals. After his presentation Mr. Goldsworthy responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195781-1 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT