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Liberty Is Sweet

Book • 2021

Liberty Is Sweet offers a fresh perspective on the American Revolution by incorporating the stories of women, Native Americans, African Americans, and religious dissenters.

Using over a thousand eyewitness accounts, Woody Holton explores how these groups influenced the Founding Fathers and shaped the course of the Revolution.

The book covers key battles and social dynamics, revealing a complex and multiracial nation from its inception.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a work that critiques the portrayal of Franklin's time in France as mere flirtation.

684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

while discussing the Boston Tea Party and the growing disagreements between the British Parliament and colonial America.

348: The Boston Tea Party (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Gerald Horne

as a step forward in understanding the formation of the United States.

U.S. Capitalism Born in Blood: From the First Thanksgiving to Today w/ Dr. Gerald Horne [Preview]

Mentioned by

Liz Kovart

referencing

Woody Holton

's recent book on hidden histories of the Revolution.

443 How Independence Happened, Part 1: The Lee Resolution

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