How did the American colonists define liberty and freedom as they sought to secure their independence from mother England? During the Revolutionary War, what difficulties did the Americans face in fighting for liberty while maintaining the supremacy of civilian over military authority? David Hackett Fischer is University Professor and Warren Professor of History at Brandeis University, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Albion's Seed," "The Great Wave," "Paul Revere's Ride," "Washington's Crossing," and "Liberty and Freedom: A Visual History of America's Founding Ideas."

Author:  David Hackett Fischer

Duration: 00:49:57

Published: 2007-06-14

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