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The American Revolution
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Lucy Worsley explores how the history of the American Revolution has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters.
In the first of a three-part series, Lucy Worsley explores how American history has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters. This episode examines the American Revolution – a David-and-Goliath battle of men with high ideals taking on the might of the British Empire. But how much of America’s founding story is based on fact?
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Wed 23 Apr 202502:40
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lucy Worsley |
| Director | Laura Blount |
| Executive Producer | Chris Granlund |
