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In the shadow of statues
a white southerner confronts history
Mitch Landrieu · 2018 · 288 pages
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About the book
Memoir-like and reflective, this book by former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu recounts the controversy surrounding the removal of Confederate monuments from the city, addressing questions of identity, history and reconciliation. The author offers a personal perspective on the tensions between historical memory and social justice in the contemporary United States.
Book details
| Author | Mitch Landrieu |
|---|---|
| Original title | In the Shadow of Statues |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Pages | 288 |
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