Ronald Angelo Johnson
Ralph and Bessie May Lynn Endowed Chair of History and Associate Professor at Baylor University; author of Entangled Alliances, a study of racialized freedom and Atlantic diplomacy during the American Revolution.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 26min
Ronald Angelo Johnson, "Entangled Alliances: Racialized Freedom and Atlantic Diplomacy During the American Revolution" (Cornell UP, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Ronald Angelo Johnson, a historian specializing in Atlantic diplomacy and author of Entangled Alliances, reexamines the American Revolution through the lens of transatlantic collaborations. He highlights the role of Black resistance, showcasing figures like McCandle and the pivotal contributions of Caribbean allies. Johnson also delves into the complexities of diplomacy, the influence of print culture, and how these dynamics shaped revolutionary leaders. Together, they explore the intertwined fates of freedom-seekers across the Atlantic.
Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 26min
Ronald Angelo Johnson, "Entangled Alliances: Racialized Freedom and Atlantic Diplomacy During the American Revolution" (Cornell UP, 2025)
Ronald Angelo Johnson, the Ralph and Bessie May Lynn Endowed Chair of History at Baylor University, dives into the intricacies of diplomacy and racialized freedom in his book. He unravels stories of American patriots from Saint-Domingue resisting European tyranny. Johnson highlights how the 1763 Treaty sowed revolutionary seeds and examines the impact of print culture in shaping Atlantic ideas. He also discusses the overlooked contributions of Crispus Attucks to the Boston Massacre narrative and connects the American Revolution to the rise of the Haitian Revolution.
