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America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus

Episode 2: Empire and Liberties

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Omnibus edition of the series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds.

The New England colonists sow the seeds of modern democracy, while the Dutch settlers in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey pioneer a spirit of religious toleration. But slavery is a vital part of the colonial economy. Show less

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