Nathaniel Philbrick

Nathaniel Philbrick appears in the following:

How Benedict Arnold Helped Win the War for Independence

Friday, May 13, 2016

Author Nathaniel Philbrick explores the tragic relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold during the middle years of the Revolution. 

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Nathaniel Philbrick on Bunker Hill

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Nathaniel Philbrick tells the story of the Boston battle that ignited the American Revolution, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the bloodiest battle of the Revolution to come, and the point of no return for the rebellious colonists. In his book Bunker Hill: A City, a Seige, a Revolution, Philbrick brings a fresh perspective to every aspect of the story of the battle that led to the Revolution.

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Nathaniel Philbrick on Bunker Hill

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Nathaniel Philbrick tells the story of the Boston battle that ignited the American Revolution, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the bloodiest battle of the Revolution to come, and the point of no return for the rebellious colonists. In his book Bunker Hill: A City, a Seige, a Revolution, Philbrick brings a fresh perspective to every aspect of the story of the battle that led to the Revolution.

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Why Read Moby-Dick?

Monday, October 17, 2011

Nathaniel Philbrick tells us why Moby-Dick is one of the greatest American novels. In his National Book Award-winning book, In the Heart of the Sea, Philbrick tells the story of the wreck of the whaleship Essex, the real-life incident that inspired Melville to write Moby-Dick. In Why Read Moby-Dick? He looks at the fiction itself, highlighting its humor and characters.

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Guest Picks: Nathaniel Philbrick

Monday, October 17, 2011

Writer Nathaniel Philbrick spoke to Leonard about why everyone should read Moby-Dick, and he also shared what he's been reading recently!

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The Last Stand

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick tells the tale of two larger-than-life figures: Sitting Bull and George Armstrong Custer.

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A Whale of an Inspiration

Monday, August 03, 2009

The Soundcheck series "Music by the Book" continues with a whale of a tale: Moby-Dick. Today, we look at why Herman Melville’s 1851 classic has inspired so much music, with composer Jake Heggie, whose operatic adaptation of Moby-Dick will premiere at the Dallas Opera in 2010, and Nathaniel Philbrick, author ...

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