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Andrew Delbanco / Columbia:
The Political and Moral Genius of Abraham Lincoln
The name Abraham Lincoln is practically synonymous with political greatness. Every politician — Democrats as well as those of his own party, the Republicans —claims him as an inspiration. But what i... read more
Free TrialBeethoven’s Ninth—The Story of a Masterpiece
Instructor:
Thomas Kelly / Harvard
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony may be the most famous piece of classical music. It certainly has the best-known tune, and its message to all of humanity has resonated ever since its premiere in 1824. Thi... read more
Bringing an Alleged Nazi to Justice 50 Years Later
Instructor:
Jonathan Steinberg / Penn
On June 22, 1941 at 3:00a.m. the Wehrmacht swept across the Soviet frontier. Each Army Group had a team of SS murders, the so-called Einsatzgruppen, assigned to exterminate the 5 million Soviet ... read more
Century of Immigration and the Transformation of America
Instructor:
Hasia Diner / Nyu
In the century between the 1820s, when mass migration from Europe began, and the 1920s, when the United States Congress began imposing severe immigration restrictions, America was transformed. Th... read more
