Join us on Zoom on May 12th at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation with Norman Poser, author of From the Battlefield to the Stage, The Many Lives of General John Burgoyne. Register HERE
Known today chiefly for his surrender to the American forces at Saratoga, New York, in 1777, General John Burgoyne was one of the most interesting – and extraordinary – figures of the eighteenth century. In his book, Norman Poser provides a rounded biography, covering not only the Saratoga campaign but also elements of Burgoyne’s eventful life that have never been adequately explored. He paints a vivid portrait of General John Burgoyne, remembering him not only for his role in one of Britain’s worst military disasters but also as a brave, talented, humane man.
After retiring from a career in the finance industry and a second career as a law professor, Professor Poser turned to writing non-fiction books, focusing on 18thC. He wrote the only modern biography of Lord Mansfield, perhaps the greatest of all Anglo-American judges, which the Wall Street Journal called “a fascinating portrait.” Professor Poser also wrote Escape, an account of the Nazi invasion and occupation of Norway and Denmark in World War II. Professor Poser is a graduate, with honors, of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Weston Cultural Council which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council.