PODCAST: American Tourists in Europe Become American (Part 1)

PODCAST: 51 Minutes

Like it says on the sign, this is Benjamin Franklin’s house in London. Yes, London. Americans were not unknown in Britain in the 18th century. Image: Annette Laing, 2022

The rich colonial Americans who crossed the Atlantic in the 18th century considered themselves more British than the British. The Brits were not quick to agree . . .

This is the podcast version of this Non-Boring History post:

American Tourists in Europe Become American (1)

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