The World Affairs Council of Orange County & The San Diego World Affairs Council presents:

A Virtual Distinguished Speakers Series Program Featuring

Acclaimed Author & Historian, Michael Mandelbaum

During this virtual event we will hear from author Michael Mandelbaum about his most recent book, Titans of the Twentieth Century: How They Made History and the History They Made. Mandelbaum has created an engaging and original historical portrait of eight of the most influential political figures of the twentieth century: Woodrow Wilson, Lenin, Hitler, Churchill, FDR, Gandhi, David Ben-Gurion, and Mao.

The Titans of the Twentieth Century addresses an age-old question: what is the impact of individuals on history? The first half of the twentieth century offered political leaders enormous scope for changing the world. This book consists of essays about eight who, for better and for worse, did just that.

Individually, each chapter offers fresh and often surprising portraits of the twentieth century’s titans. Collectively, the essays present a vivid and revealing portrait of a turbulent half-century that shaped the world of today. Join us in this special opportunity to hear from Mandelbaum first hand, and learn how we can forge a better future by reviewing lessons from the past.

Date & Time:

Tuesday, November 12th,

12:00 pm – 1:30pm

Location:

Online Event, using Zoom

Tickets:

Free