122 The Men Who Lost America

122 The Men Who Lost America

Did the Americans win the War for Independence? Or did the British simply lose the war? The history of the American War for Independence is complicated. And history books tell many different versions of the event, which is why we need an expert to guide us through the intricacies of whether we should look at the war as an American victory, a British defeat, or in some other light. Andrew O’Shaughnessy, author of The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire, joins us to explore British viewpoints of the American War for Independence. Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/122 Georgian Papers Programme Georgian Papers Programme Draft of a message of abdication from George III to the Parliament Sponsor Links Cornell University Press Critical Edition of Cadwallader Colden’s The History of Five Indian Nations Episode 109: John Dixon, The Enlightenment of Cadwallader Colden Complementary Episodes Episode 026: Robert Middlekauff, George Washington’s Revolution Episode 046: John Ferling, Whirlwind: The American Revolution & the War That Won It Episode 112: Mary Beth Norton, The Tea Crisis of 1773 Episode 119: Steve Pincus, The Heart of the Declaration Bonus: Stamp Act Helpful Show Links Help Support Ben Franklin's World Crowdfunding Campaign Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App *Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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010  British Soldiers, American War: Voices of the American Revolution

010 British Soldiers, American War: Voices of the American Revolution

What about the British Redcoats? When we discuss the military history of the American War for Independence, we tend to focus on specific battles or details about the men who served in George Washingt...

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009 Delicious December

009 Delicious December

“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house/ Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse./ The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,/ In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would ...

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008  Final Passages: The Intercolonial Slave Trade of British America, 1619-1807

008 Final Passages: The Intercolonial Slave Trade of British America, 1619-1807

The Middle Passage forced millions of African men, women, and children to migrate across the Atlantic Ocean, but did you know that there existed an even more deadly voyage for slaves? For many Africa...

2 Des 201446min

007  John Adams & The Adams Papers Editorial Project

007 John Adams & The Adams Papers Editorial Project

The United States declared independence from Great Britain in July 1776, but the King and Parliament of Great Britain did not recognize this independence until April 9, 1784.  On June 1, 1785, King G...

18 Nov 201456min

006 At the Point of a Cutlass

006 At the Point of a Cutlass

Arrr, so ye like pirates do ye? Did ye know that as much as 33% of pirate crews were made up of captured seamen, not pirates? We’ll be talking about the “Golden Age” of pirates in this here episode ...

4 Nov 201439min

005 Revolutionary Medicine

005 Revolutionary Medicine

You likely know the names of George and Martha Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and James and Dolley Madison, as the names of a few of the founding mothers and fathers of the United States.  You m...

21 Okt 201438min

004 Sex and the Founding Fathers

004 Sex and the Founding Fathers

Did you know that most biographies about the founders of the United States reveal more about the Americans who wrote the biographies than about the true character of the founders themselves? Thomas ...

30 Sep 201433min

003 Future of the Library Company of Philadelphia

003 Future of the Library Company of Philadelphia

Benjamin Franklin founded the Library Company of Philadelphia in 1731. Today, you can visit his library and its amazing collections, which begs the question: How has the Library Company managed to sta...

28 Sep 201439min

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