EPISODE · Nov 4, 2024 · 31 MIN
Season 7, Episode 8 - Stephen E. Yoch
from History Through Fiction - The Podcast · host Colin Mustful
In Season 7, Episode 8 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Stephen E. Yoch, author of "Becoming Benedict Arnold." They explore Yoch's decision to write about Arnold after his success with "Becoming George Washington." The conversation delves into Arnold's rise in the Continental Army, his overlooked promotion, and the impact of his injury at Saratoga. Yoch discusses Arnold's lavish lifestyle in Philadelphia, his court martial, and the factors leading to his treachery. They also touch on the novel's fictional elements, Yoch's legal background, and the shared audiobook narrator. Discover a nuanced view of Arnold's legacy.
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In Season 7, Episode 8 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Stephen E. Yoch, author of "Becoming Benedict Arnold." They explore Yoch's decision to write about Arnold after his success with "Becoming George Washington." The conversation delves into Arnold's rise in the Continental Army, his overlooked promotion, and the impact of his injury at Saratoga. Yoch discusses Arnold's lavish lifestyle in Philadelphia, his court martial, and the factors leading to his treachery. They also touch on the novel's fictional elements, Yoch's legal background, and the shared audiobook narrator. Discover a nuanced view of Arnold's legacy.
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