Thomas Gage Part 1: The Colonist See the Law Very Selectively.

2024-11-20

In 1775, Thomas Gage had recently returned to his home in England when he received a call from the future… In this episode, you are going to hear a perspective of the American Revolution from the losing side. It’s persuasive. The British fought and died to create safety and civility in parts of the world and then the American’s gave them a waive and a nod and said, “Thanks for teeing this up, we’ll take it from here.” It is fascinating to see how the American Revolution is seen as a fight for liberty or ...

In 1775, Thomas Gage had recently returned to his home in England when he received a call from the future…

In this episode, you are going to hear a perspective of the American Revolution from the losing side. It’s persuasive. The British fought and died to create safety and civility in parts of the world and then the American’s gave them a waive and a nod and said, “Thanks for teeing this up, we’ll take it from here.” It is fascinating to see how the American Revolution is seen as a fight for liberty or theft, depending on which side of the ocean you are viewing it from.

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Paul O’Shaughnessy has been a re-enactor with the British 10th Regiment of Foot since 1972, portraying British soldiers and officers of the Boston Garrison, and most recently the much-maligned General Thomas Gage, Governor of the Massachusetts Province for the turbulent year prior to the outbreak of civil war in the Colonies. He can be reached by email at frommage@comcast.net, or by phone at 617.620.8123. He wishes all of His Majesty’s subjects the blessings of Peace and Loyalty to King and Country.

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