ft. Devin Thomas O'Shea, Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
Explore St. Louis' secretive elite with Devin Thomas O'Shea at Boswell.
Part I
About this event
Devin Thomas O'Shea brings his investigative prowess to Boswell Book Company, unraveling the enigmatic Veiled Prophet Society of St. Louis. This event promises an engaging discussion with UWM Professor Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, delving into the society's impact on class dynamics and democracy. It's a unique opportunity to explore a lesser-known chapter of American history with insights from O'Shea's extensive research.
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The Veiled Prophet Society, with its blend of pageantry and power, has long been a fixture in St. Louis. O'Shea's book sheds light on the society's influence over the city's elite and its implications for broader social structures. This conversation is a must for those interested in history, sociology, and the hidden forces shaping our world.
From the organizer
Boswell welcomes Devin Thomas O'Shea for a conversation with UWM Professor Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece about The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis. With this new book, O'Shea offers a provocative look at the secret society that has controlled St. Louis for over a century, revealing how shadowy elites organize themselves against working-class power. He'll chat with UWM Professor and author Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece.
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