Revolutions Reconsidered: New Maps of Empire

In this episode of Revolutions Reconsidered, Dr. Jim Ambuske and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins dive into the fascinating world of colonial mapping and British America's borders following the Seven Years' War. Join us as they explore how British authorities sought to define and control the boundaries of their new territories, including the establishment of the Proclamation Line. Historian Max Edelson from the University of Virginia shares his archival discoveries from the Library of Congress and the UK National Archives, shedding light on his book, The New Map of America.

Highlights:
Bonus Interview: Professor Max Edelson discusses his "moments of discovery" in mapping America's colonial boundaries.
Featured Artwork: The Indians delivering up the English captives to Colonel Bouquet by Benjamin West.
Additional Resources: Explore Worlds Turned Upside Down Episode 7, "The Divide" for more context on the Proclamation Line and the post-Seven Years' War era.
Find an excerpt of Edelson’s interview, an introduction to his book, and additional source links in the folder.

📚 Referenced Sources:

Benjamin West, The Indians delivering up the English captives to Colonel Bouquet
Context from Henry Bouquet to John Bradstreet, 1764
Worlds Turned Upside Down Episode 7: "The Divide"
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