U.S. History

Book TV at Georgetown University: Chandra Manning, “What This Cruel War Was Over: Soldiers, Slavery, and the Civil War”

Chandra Manning

About the Program

Book TV talked to Chandra Manning about her book, "What This Cruel War Was Over."  The interview, part of Book TV's College Series, was recorded at Georgetown University's Riggs Library. 

About the Authors

Chandra Manning

Chandra Manning is an associate professor of history at Georgetown University and co-director of Georgetown's Workshop in 19th Century U.S. History. 


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Book TV at Georgetown University: Chandra Manning, “What This Cruel War Was Over: Soldiers, Slavery, and the Civil War”

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