Exploring Francisco de Miranda's diplomatic letters, his aspirations for independence in Spanish America, and his escape to France to avoid imprisonment. The chapter also discusses his involvement in the French Revolution and key events of that time.
Part two of our episode on Francisco de Miranda covers his travels after he left North America following the American Revolution, and explores his involvement with the French revolution before he focused on independence for Latin American colonies.
Research:
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