<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/845500/open_sms">Don&#39;t be shy, send me a message!</a>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!<ul><li>Why is there a triumphal arch close to where this episode was recorded in England, celebrating the American victory? </li><li>Was 1776 the start of a new identity? </li><li>What inspired the US constitution? </li><li>Would slavery have ended sooner for the USA if the colonies had stayed with Britain?</li></ul>All these questions are answered, with the following books and films recommended (listen in order of mention in the episode): Books:<ul><li>Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens, by David Mitchell</li><li>A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain by Marc Morris</li><li>Cromwell, by Antonia Fraiser</li><li>Origins of the American Revolution (2nd ed.) by John Chester Miller</li></ul> Movies: <ul><li>1973’s Robin Hood (Disney)</li><li>1968’s The Lion in Winter (with Timothy Dalton as Phillip II of France)</li><li>2010’s Robin Hood (the Russell Crowe one)</li><li>1970’s Cromwell </li></ul> 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!   Message me anytime <a href='https://www.instagram.com/flemingneverdies/'>on Instagram, @FlemingNeverDies</a>, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.com Check out my <a href='https://www.youtube.com/britishculture'>https://www.youtube.com/britishculture</a> Check out my <a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/british-culture'>Red Bubble shop</a> (...and thank you to the listener in Germany who ordered an 'A is for Albion' mug recently!) Subscribe to my newsletter for update e-mails, random postcards, and stickers: <a href='https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616'>https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616</a>  <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/britishculture">Support the show</a>

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