Dr. John K. Liana relates the 4 pillars of empire and their application to the micro-empire of Steel in Youngstown, Ohio and the Greater Mahoning Valley. Special guest Cris McDonald, author of Steeltown Down, will be participating in the discussion and having a book signing at the event.

This series is made possible through the generous support of the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor's Friends, Partners and Sponsors.

Special thanks is provided to Dr. Martha Pallante, Charles Darling Endowed Faculty Chair in American Social History at Youngstown State University.