Podcast
American History Tellers
The book was highlighted as the award‑winning source for the six‑part series, with host Lindsey Graham noting that it presented the Revolution through the lives of six diverse individuals, offering a fresh angle compared to existing histories. Russell Shortu explained his narrative approach of weaving personal stories, and the series was built directly from his work. The podcast consistently praised the title as a compelling, innovative recounting of American freedom.
Episode: Revolution | Interview with Author Russell Shorto...
This book about the American Revolution was adapted by the author into the series discussed in the interview, focusing on the period from the perspective of six diverse individuals. The author chose this narrative approach because he was daunted by the existing number of books on the topic and sought to offer something fresh by weaving individual stories together.
But today we talk to Russell Shorto, author of the book Revolution Song, A Story of American Freedom. Russell adapted his book for this American History Tellers series.
But my idea was, if you could write from individual perspectives and pick a group, a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, and weave their stories together, then maybe you'd come up with a book about the revolution that does not repeat others and that offers something fresh.
The title of the book, Revolution Song, is nonfiction.
Russell Shorto is the author of Revolution Song, a story of American freedom.
Episode: Revolution | The Populist | 6
This award-winning book followed the lives of six individuals featured in the podcast series, including Abraham Yates, to explore the American Revolution.
We are wrapping up our six-part series on the American Revolution. This series was written by bestselling author Russell Shorto, following the lives of the six individuals featured in his award-winning book, Revolution Song.
Episode: Revolution | The Free Man | 5
The episode followed the lives of six people featured in this award-winning book about the American Revolution.
We're in episode five of our six-part series on the American Revolution, written by bestselling author Russell Shorto, following the lives of the six people featured in his award-winning book, Revolution Song.
Episode: Revolution | The Independent Woman | 4
This book, which is award-winning, served as the basis for the six-part series discussed, following the lives of six featured people.
This series was written by bestselling author Russell Shorto, following the lives of the six people featured in his award-winning book, Revolution Song.
Episode: Revolution | The Iroquois Diplomat | 3
This award-winning book, which focused on six lives, served as the basis for the podcast series being discussed.
This series was written by best-selling author Russell Shorto and follows the six lives he focused on in his award-winning book Revolution Song.
Episode: Revolution | The Iroquois Diplomat | 3
This award-winning book was the basis for the podcast series, focusing on six lives caught up in the American Revolution.
This series was written by best-selling author Russell Shorto and follows the six lives he focused on in his award-winning book, Revolution Song.
Episode: Revolution | The Empire Builder | 2
This book, written by Russell Shorto, was the basis for the series being discussed. The series focused on six lives highlighted in the award-winning book.
This Series of American History Tellers is written by Russell Shorto, author of the book Revolution Song.
And in 1776, they took the momentous step of declaring their independence, which quickly turned to war. . . This series was written by best-selling author Russell Shorto and follows the six lives he focused on in his award-winning book, Revolution Song.
Episode: Revolution | The Virginia Planter | 1
This award-winning book focused on the six lives that the podcast series followed, giving a new angle on the American founding period.
This series was written by best-selling author Russell Shorto, and follows the six lives he focused on in his award-winning book, Revolution Song.