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America, Empire of Liberty

Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds

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War and Memory

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Broadcast Fri, 15 Apr 2011, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 but not available on BBC iPlayer.

40/90. How the Civil War became etched on the American consciousness for generations to come.

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    Faith and Freedom in New England

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    Available since Mon, 22 Sep 2008.

    6/90. The Puritan founders of New England sowed the seeds of modern democracy.

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    1. Southern Planters and Black Slaves

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      Available since Fri, 19 Sep 2008.

      5/90. The English settled in Virginia and Maryland. Slaves from Africa were introduced.

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