As part of our ongoing effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, we’re pleased to share a collection of podcast interviews from Dave “Doc” Kirby’s “On the Bookshelf” podcast.
In these engaging conversations, Doc Kirby interviews leading historians and authors whose books explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped the American Revolution and the birth of our nation. Whether you’re interested in the Founding Fathers, the experiences of ordinary Americans, military campaigns, or the lasting legacy of the Revolution, these interviews offer valuable insights from some of today’s foremost scholars.
Reading and learning about history helps us better understand the sacrifices, challenges, and ideals that gave rise to the United States 250 years ago. We hope these podcasts inspire you to discover new books, deepen your appreciation of our nation’s founding, and continue exploring this remarkable period in American history.
In these engaging conversations, Doc Kirby interviews leading historians and authors whose books explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped the American Revolution and the birth of our nation. Whether you’re interested in the Founding Fathers, the experiences of ordinary Americans, military campaigns, or the lasting legacy of the Revolution, these interviews offer valuable insights from some of today’s foremost scholars.
Reading and learning about history helps us better understand the sacrifices, challenges, and ideals that gave rise to the United States 250 years ago. We hope these podcasts inspire you to discover new books, deepen your appreciation of our nation’s founding, and continue exploring this remarkable period in American history.
Below you’ll find a growing list of podcast episodes, along with links to each interview.
John Ferling-Winning Independence-
John Maass-From Trenton to Yorktown-
Kostya Kennedy-Paul Revere’s Ride–
https://onthebookshelf.podbean.com/e/kostya-kennedy-on-the-250th-anniversary-of-paul-revers-ride
https://onthebookshelf.podbean.com/e/paul-reveres-ride-performed-for-the-250th-anniversary
Mark Lender-War without Mercy: Liberty or Death in American Revolution—
https://onthebookshelf.podbean.com/e/the-true-nature-of-the-american-revolution-existential-warfare
Andrew Burstein-Thomas Jefferson–
Andrew Wehrman-The Contagion of Liberty: Smallpox & Revolution–
https://onthebookshelf.podbean.com/e/andrew-wehrman-how-smallpox-impacted-the-american-revolution
Laura Frantz-Belle of Chatham–
https://onthebookshelf.podbean.com/e/revolutionary-war-novel-the-belle-of-chatham-by-laura-frantz
Jay Payleitner-Happy 250–
Eric Metaxas—Revolution–