A event on Wednesday 24th October. The event starts at 20:00.
18.30-19.30
Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic adventure story which has been told and retold many times on film and television. But who was the real Count of Monte Cristo?
Tom Reiss, author of The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal and the Real Count of Monte Cristo, casts the French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon, and the coming of Europeans to the Middle East in a dazzling new light, while also uncovering a forgotten moment that determined the tumultuous history of race in our time. But beyond all this, he introduces the reader to one of history's most dashing forgotten heroes perhaps the greatest unknown soldier ever.
This event is free, but booking is required. Book your ticket here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4246962780
Entry requirements:
Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic adventure story which has been told and retold many times on film and television. But who was the real Count of Monte Cristo?
Tom Reiss, author of The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal and the Real Count of Monte Cristo, casts the French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon, and the coming of Europeans to the Middle East in a dazzling new light, while also uncovering a forgotten moment that determined the tumultuous history of race in our time. But beyond all this, he introduces the reader to one of history's most dashing forgotten heroes perhaps the greatest unknown soldier ever.
This event is free, but booking is required. Book your ticket here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4246962780
Entry requirements: