ProfTalks Lectures Presents:

“Hamilton: Man, Myth, Musical”

A Talk by Dr. Robert Watson

Our next event features award-winning historian, author and political commentator, Dr. Robert Watson, who will reveal the fascinating story of one of America’s most important founders, Alexander Hamilton, in his talk on “Hamilton: Man, Myth, Musical“. Don’t miss Dr. Watson’s captivating exploration of the phenomenon of “Hamilton”, the Tony-award winning smash Broadway musical and his discussion of the provocative questions it raises, questions that resonate even today.

Robert Watson is an award-winning professor, analyst for numerous news outlets, and author who has published 36 books, two encyclopedia sets, and hundreds of scholarly articles, essays, and book chapters on topics in American history and politics. His recent books include Affairs of State: The Untold History of Presidential Love, Sex, and Scandal (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2012), America’s First Crisis: The War of 1812 (SUNY Press, 2013), and The Presidents’ Wives: The Office of First Lady in US Politics (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2014).

Join us on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. for this fascinating  and entertaining talk! You won’t want to miss it!

Robert Watson will sign his book, Affairs of State, the little known story of scandals and love affairs of American presidents and leaders, including Alexander Hamilton., following the lecture. Books will be available for purchase.