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Loyalists and the American War for Independence
January 29, 2009
Brendan McConville professor, history, Boston University

Winners typically write the history books, but what about those who were less fortunate? Boston University Professor Brendon McConville explores the British struggle to maintain their colonial empire and the fate of those who chose to remain loyal to the King.

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American Revolution | Anglo-Celtic | colonies | European | King George | loyalists | Military & Warfare | North American | revolutionists
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