1776, Part 3: How Anglo-Saxons and Celts Remade the World in 1776

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Brad Birzer discusses the influence of Anglo-Saxons and Celts on the ideas of 1776, particularly in relation to the Declaration of Independence and Adam Smith's works.

Episode Topic: How Anglo-Saxons and Celts Remade the World in 1776 Brad Birzer '90, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History at Hillsdale College, reveals the confluence of ideas in 1776 between America and Scotland. Explore the intersection of rights and traditions as found in the Declaration of Independence and in the works of Adam Smith to synthesize the enduring legacies of 1776 into a necessary historical grounding for the modern citizen. Featured Speake...

People in this episode

Guest: Brad Birzer

Topics covered

• Anglo-Saxons
• Celts
• American history
• Declaration of Independence
• Adam Smith
• historical grounding
• rights and traditions

Keywords

• 1776
• Anglo-Saxons
• Celts
• Declaration of Independence
• Adam Smith
• American history
• rights
• traditions
• historical grounding
• modern citizen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hillsdale College

Books & works: Declaration of Independence

Places: America, Scotland

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