American Revolution was Global

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The episode discusses the global aspects of the American Revolution with author Derek Baxter.

Send us Fan Mail You can find out more about Cross Word bookclues.com. The Forgotten World WarExploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again by Derek Baxter published by Source Books Follow the American Revolution far beyond the 13 colonies and trace how diplomacy, logistics, and foreign interests shape independence. We talk with author Derek Baxter about the overlooked allies and global battlefields that turn a colonial revo...

People in this episode

Host: Michele McAloon

Guest: Derek Baxter

Topics covered

• American Revolution
• global history
• diplomacy
• logistics
• foreign interests
• colonial independence
• overlooked allies

Keywords

• American Revolution
• global battlefields
• diplomacy
• logistics
• foreign interests
• colonial revolution
• Derek Baxter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Source Books

Books & works: The Forgotten World WarExploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again

Places: America, Spain, India

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