The Fourth of July - The British Perspective

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Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the British perspective on 4th July – American Independence Day. This episode is perfect to listen to as you drive to a family barbeque on the day, giving you fun facts, and a unique perspective you can share!

• Why is there a triumphal arch close to where this episode was recorded in England, celebrating the American victory? 
• Was 1776 the start of a new identity? 
• What inspired the US constitution? 
• Would slavery have ended sooner for the USA if the colonies had stayed with Britain?

All these questions are answered, with the following books and films recommended (listen in order of mention in the episode):

Books:

• Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens, by David Mitchell
• A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain by Marc Morris
• Cromwell, by Antonia Fraiser
• Origins of the American Revolution (2nd ed.) by John Chester Miller

Movies: 

• 1973’s Robin Hood (Disney)
• 1968’s The Lion in Winter (with Timothy Dalton as Phillip II of France)
• 2010’s Robin Hood (the Russell Crowe one)
• 1970’s Cromwell 

Released on the first of July, to give you time to listen in advance of the celebratory day, when many will be busy with family, or in case you have a really long drive to get to that barbeque!   

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