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175 House Divided: The Revolution in Ben Franklin's House
Episode 175
Published 8 years, 7 months ago
Description
Just how personal was the American Revolution?
What could the event and war mean for individual people and families?
Daniel Mark Epstein, author of The Loyal Son: The War in Ben Franklin’s House, guides as as we explore what the Revolution meant for Benjamin Franklin and his family and how the Revolution caused a major rift between Franklin and his beloved son, William.
Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/176
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