NPR’s Cokie Roberts’ New Book, “Capitol Dames,” On The Women Of Civil War Washington

| April 21, 2015 

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This month marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Much has been written about the men behind the military and political forces on both sides of the conflict. But what about the women’s stories? In her new book, Capitol Dames, Cokie Roberts tells the stories of how American women saw and influenced the war, from the sidelines of battle and the sidelines of political power.

Roberts will speak and read from her book Tuesday, April 21 at the Doubletree Hotel in Birmingham. The event is presented by the Alabama Booksmith, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit WBHM.

Roberts is a former longtime congressional correspondent for NPR, a frequent contributor to Morning Edition, and the author of several books, including three New York Times bestsellers.

 

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