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Rev250-058 Prohibitory Act & Great Cane Brake Dec 17, 2025

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On December 22, 1775, the British Parliament orders all trade with the colonies to cease. Violators will have their ships seized and the crew impressed into the British Navy.

For more context on these events, check out Episode 71 and Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com

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ARP372 Washington's Southern Tour 1791 Dec 14, 2025

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Following up on his New England Tour in 1789, Washington Visits Rhode Island and Long Island in 1790. Then, in 1791, he embarks on his longest tour, riding from Philadelphia to Georgia and back again.

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Book Recommendation of the Week: George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour, by Warren Bingham.

Online Recommendation of the Week: The Tale of Washington’s Horse https://www.ccpl.org/charleston-time-machine/tail-washingtons-horse

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ARP 2025 Holiday Gift Recommendations Dec 11, 2025

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Many listeners have asked me to recommend books for those casually interested in the American Revolution, or for a single book that covers the entire Revolution. I provide several great recommendations in this episode.

Coffee Table Books:

The American Revolution: An Intimate History, by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns. https://amzn.to/3MqhW81

The American Revolution: A Visual History (from the Smithsonian Institute). https://amzn.to/3Yl0Ivi

America Victorious, by Tom Hand. https://amzn.to/4943ECD - Although I've included an Amazon link I strongly recommend going to the author's website AmericanaCorner.com and buying a signed copy. You can also get an additional 15% discount by using the promo code: REVOLUTION

Substantive books:

The American Revolution: A History, by Gordon Wood (about 200 pages)

The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789, by Robert Middlekauff. https://amzn.to/3MPXRb8

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777, by Rick Atkinson https://amzn.to/48ZI6al

The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780, by Rick Atkinson https://amzn.to/48xBUq1 T-shirts: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com

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ARP371 Creating Washington, DC Dec 07, 2025

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President Washington hires close friends to make the land deals necessary to establishing the new federal city on the Potomac River. He also personally selects French immigrant Pierre L'Enfant as the city planner.

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Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Washington: The Making of the American Capital, by Fergus Bordewich.

Online Recommendation of the Week: A History of the National Capital, Vol. 1: 1790-1814, by W.B. Bryan: https://archive.org/details/historyofnationa0001wilh

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Rev250-057 Great Bridge, VA Dec. 9, 1775 Dec 03, 2025

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Virginia patriots fight the British at Great Bridge, forcing the British to surrender the last patch of land under British control in Virginia.

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AR-SP43 Alamance, with Nathan Schultz Nov 30, 2025

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Alamance Battleground Site Director Nathan Shultz discusses the Regulator movement in North Carolina, which culminates in the 1771 Battle of Alamance.

To get more background on the Battle of Alamance, listen to Episode 35 of this podcast.

Also, check out the Alamance Battleground website: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/alamance-battleground

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Rev250-056 Capture of the Nancy Nov 25, 2025

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On Nov 29, 1775, A Continental Ship deployed by General Washington manages to capture a large supply ship headed for Boston. The contents supply the Continental Army with desperately needed arms and ammunition.

For more details on this topic, check out ⁠⁠Episode 74⁠⁠ of the American Revolution Podcast. ⁠⁠https://blog.amrevpodcast.com

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AR-SP42 The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, with Richard Bell Nov 23, 2025

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Professor Richard Bell discusses his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.

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Rev250-055 Resolution on the Capture of British Ships Nov 20, 2025

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General Washington is concerned that Congress needs to define how captured ships will be treated. On November 25, 1775, Congress passes a resolution that sets out how the spoils of war will be divided.

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Rev250-054 Fall of Fort Ninety-Six Nov 18, 2025

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Patriot militia occupy Fort Ninety-Six on the South Carolina Frontier while the loyalist militia are away. The militia return in large numbers, but cannot overcome the patriot defenses. On Nov. 21, 1775, after running short of ammunition and water, both sides agree to go home and forget about the whole thing.

For more details on this topic, check out ⁠⁠Episode 77⁠⁠ of the American Revolution Podcast. ⁠⁠https://blog.amrevpodcast.com

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