"No taxation without representation" is often thought of as the main beef that led to the American Revolution, but it was only one of many moving parts in the bigger picture. Read the show notes for this episode here.
Yesterday
Charles Sumner, Revisited (part 1)
<p>The first installment of the deeper examination of Charles Sumner's life begins with his early years, including his close relationships with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Samuel Gridley Howe.</p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)." Encycl ... Show More
35m 52s
Jul 2023
347: The American Revolution (Part 1)
“America, late the strength, now the foe to Britain, dismembered, torn, I fear forever lost to England, whence she sprung.”
The American Revolution came about due to growing tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain, primarily over issues of taxation and representa ... Show More
57m 45s
Jun 2021
After the Revolution: Chapters Nine, Ten, & Eleven
This week's chapters from Robert's fiction podcast, "After the Revolution."
Podcast Feed: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/Book Website: https://atrbook.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.co ... Show More
1h 31m
Jul 2018
Revolution | The Free Man | 5
<p>The Revolution was fought for freedom, at least in name. Calls for freedom filled the air. No taxation without representation! Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!</p><p>The Marquis de Lafayette, who had fought valiantly at Washington's side throughout the war, spoke fo ... Show More
35m 57s
Jun 2021
Chapters Six, Seven, & Eight
<p>This week's chapters from Robert's fiction podcast, "After the Revolution."</p><p>Podcast Feed: <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/">https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/</a></p><p>Book Website: <a href="http ... Show More
1h 20m