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Was the American Revolution a World War?

Was the American Revolution a World War?

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What makes a war a World War? If it's the involvement of multiple major world powers, will France, Spain and the Netherlands do?


If it's battles fought globally, do Canada, West Africa, India and the Mediterranean count? On top of the 13 colonies?


In this episode, Don is joined by Richard Bell from the University of Maryland. Richard is the author of ‘The American Revolution and the Fate of the World'.


Edited by Tim Arstall and Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.


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