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Bronwen Maddox - In Defence of America

15 Oct, 7.00PM

Spoken Word at Birmingham Conservatoire

Paradise Circus
B3 3HG

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In this provocative book, Bronwen Maddox shows how critics of America take the best of it for granted and exaggerate the worst. They give the US too little credit for their own freedom and wealth and struggle to fend off a monolithic American culture that does not exist. She shows how opponents often unfairly equate American mistakes with moral failings, and how the US frequently makes its own case badly, even when it is on strong ground. And she reveals a world in danger of fighting to keep the giant at bay, when the harder task is to give America good reason to keep engaged.

Persuasive and important, In Defence of America is essential reading for anyone who cares about America’s place in the world and it’s future.

Bronwen Maddox is an acclaimed journalist and currently Chief Foreign Commentator for The Times. The Festival welcomes her to talk about the ideas behind, and beyond, her book.

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