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016 The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832

016 The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832

FromBen Franklin's World


016 The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832

FromBen Franklin's World

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Feb 10, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The United States claimed victory in the War of 1812, but did you know that the British nearly won the war by promising freedom to escaped slaves in Virginia and Maryland? Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Alan Taylor, author of The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832, reveals how Virginia’s “Internal Enemy” almost cost the United States its second war for independence. Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/016 Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App   *Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.
Released:
Feb 10, 2015
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Podcast episode

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Ben Franklin’s World is a podcast about early American history. It is a show for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Each episode features a conversation with an historian who helps us shed light on important people and events in early American history.