Lucy Worsley Investigates the American Revolution

How did the American Revolution transform the future of Britain? Lucy Worsley unravels the dramatic story of how Britain's greatest imperial crisis reshaped its future. Lucy Worsley is back on the detective trail, returning to the scene of one of history's greatest turning points. In this revelatory investigation, Lucy re-examines the American Revolution through British eyes and uncovers a story of missed opportunities, internal conflict, and even the proposed abdication of King George III. Along the way, Lucy examines unseen archives, private libraries, and battlefields, and reveals how this American uprising spiralled into a global war. How did the American Revolution shake Britain to its core and forge a new future for both countries?

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