Global Dimension of the American Revolution to Be Explored at Kalamazoo College
Award-winning historian Richard Bell will discuss how the American Revolution went beyond a local conflict to reshape the world, at the Edward Moritz Lecture at Kalamazoo College.
Historian Richard Bell is preparing to present the American Revolution not merely as a struggle between 13 colonies and the British Crown, but as a global conflict whose effects spread across six continents.
Edward Moritz Lecture
Award-winning historian and author Richard Bell from the University of Maryland will visit Kalamazoo College on Tuesday, October 27, to deliver the annual Edward Moritz Lecture.
The Revolution as a Global Conflict
Challenging traditional narratives, Bell will share with attendees that the American Revolution transcended North American borders and was a world-changing global event.
Within the scope of the lecture, the impacts of the war will be examined through the personal stories of people from diverse geographies such as the Caribbean, Canada, India, Sierra Leone, and Peru.
Far-Reaching Consequences of the War
The presentation will address in detail the reshaping of political alliances, migration movements, quests for freedom, and social and economic upheavals.
The event will also convey to the audience the rise of anti-slavery actions and political uprisings stretching from Ireland to India.
Richard Bell and His Works
A professor of history at the University of Maryland, Bell is known for his books on early American history, and his latest work has been honored with awards.
Event Details
Organized by the History Department and the American Studies program, the public lecture will take place in Room 103 of Dewing Hall at 5:30 PM.