Francisco de Miranda, Part 2

Jun 26, 2024

Exploring Francisco de Miranda's travels post American Revolution, involvement in French Revolution, and focus on Latin American independence. Discussions include interactions with key historical figures, revolutionary ambitions, diplomatic correspondence, imprisonment, and impact on independence movements in Hispanic America.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Life and Journeys of Francisco de Miranda

02:22 • 2min

Francisco de Miranda's European Travels and Revolutionary Plans

04:03 • 10min

Francisco de Miranda's Correspondence and Refuge in France

14:29 • 7min

Francisco de Miranda's Story During the French Revolution

21:13 • 11min

Francisco de Miranda's Return to England and Ad Break

31:45 • 3min

Francisco de Miranda's Revolutionary Efforts in Spanish America

34:29 • 18min

Life after Francisco de Miranda and Listener Mail

52:09 • 7min

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.

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