238 Benedict Arnold
from Ben Franklin's World
Benedict Arnold is an intriguing figure. He was both a military hero who greatly impacted and furthered the American War for Independence with his bravery on the battlefield and someone who did something unthinkable: he betrayed his country. Stephen Brumwell, an award-winning historian and the author of Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty, joins us to explore the life and deeds of Benedict Arnold and Arnold’s stunning metamorphosis from hero to traitor. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/238 Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 071: Bruce Venter, Saratoga and Hubbardton, 1777 Episode 158: The Revolutionaries’ Army Episode 194: Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters, NHS Episode 208: Nathaniel Philbrick, Turning Points of the American Revolution Episode 225: Elaine Forman Crane, The Poison Plot Episode 229: Patrick Griffin, The Townshend Moment Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter *Books purchased through the links on this post will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.
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