Synopsis
Lucy Worsley explores how the history of the American Revolution has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters.
- Programme: American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley
- Episode: 1: The American Revolution
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2019
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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