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America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus

Episode 3: Independence and Republicanism

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.

America wins independence from Britain and George Washington is inaugurated as the country's first President in 1789. But how will the new republic work? Show less

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