What Dominic Sandbrook has said about American Revolution
1 quote · 1 episode · Jul 1, 2026
Dominic Sandbrook, British historian, author and co-host of The Rest Is History, has been quoted on American Revolution once in 1 episode of The Rest Is History, most recently on July 1, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Sandbrook suggests Franklin's previous lack of militancy made him especially valuable to the Continental Congress.
“precisely because he hasn't been a militant until now, that makes him a great asset to their cause”
The Rest Is History: 684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2) (Jul 1, 2026) · Listen from 47:09
Episodes
684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2)The Rest Is History · Jul 1, 2026 · 1 h 13 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook trace Benjamin Franklin's life from Puritan Boston boyhood and Enlightenment fame to revolutionary diplomat, Constitution signatory and late abolitionist.
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