How the World Made the American Revolution

Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, The Eccles Institute for the Americas presents a conversation between Tom Holland, co-host of Podcast of the year 2025, The Rest is History, and American historian, Sarah Pearsall Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University.Sarah Pearsall ground-breaking new book, Freedom Round the Globe: How the World Made the American Revolution boldly reframes this pivotal period in history, going beyond how the Revolution transformed the wider world, to examine how global events and individuals shaped the Revolution itself.From Kolkata in India, to Anomabu in Ghana and Bkejwanong in Canada, her research uncovers surprising figures – leaders, diplomats, traders, mothers, and communities – whose actions influenced the course of events in North America.Together, Tom and Sarah delve into these global stories, the research behind them, and how they reshape our understanding of a world in motion at the birth of a new nation.The event will be recorded for The Rest is History Club members.