Richard Bell
@rickbell.bsky.social
Historian. Writer. Part-time American. Richard-Bell.com
My new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, is a synthesis, which means it rests on the shoulders of dozens of experts in lots of different subfields. The good folks at Shepherd gave me the chance to highlight five of my favorites. Take a look!
The best books on the American Revolution as a World War
Richard Bell shares the 5 best books on the American Revolution as a World War. Have you read Epic Journeys of Freedom?
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
My new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, is a synthesis, which means it rests on the shoulders of dozens of experts in lots of different subfields. The good folks at Shepherd gave me the chance to highlight five of my favorites. Take a look!
Thanks Kevin!
For those of you looking to follow up Ken Burn's documentary about the American Revolution with a good read, check out Richard Bell's new book. It's fantastic. 🗃️ www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World by Richard Bell: 9780593719510 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“American history as if from a barstool, not a lecture podium. Giddy, rollicking, and bold.” —Ilyon Woo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Master Slave Husband Wife "Accessible and impassioned...
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November 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Thanks Kevin!
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Out now, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World by @rickbell.bsky.social A wide angle view of a global event that never loses focus on the Revolution itself. Check it out!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Out now, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World by @rickbell.bsky.social A wide angle view of a global event that never loses focus on the Revolution itself. Check it out!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...
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Richard Bell appeared on the "Think Back" podcast to discuss his new book "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World," which "completely rethinks the Revolution as a global story, not just an American one." @rickbell.bsky.social
Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
'America Among, Not America Alone'
Podcast Episode · Think Back · 11/04/2025 · 57m
podcasts.apple.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Richard Bell appeared on the "Think Back" podcast to discuss his new book "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World," which "completely rethinks the Revolution as a global story, not just an American one." @rickbell.bsky.social
Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
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Dr. Richard Bell joins the podcast to discuss his book "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World,” where he dismantles the myths and explores the shocking global story behind America's founding.
youtu.be/VRZqx0Dhghw
@rickbell.bsky.social
youtu.be/VRZqx0Dhghw
@rickbell.bsky.social
125 – “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World” with Richard Bell
YouTube video by Greg Godels & Pat Cummings
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Dr. Richard Bell joins the podcast to discuss his book "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World,” where he dismantles the myths and explores the shocking global story behind America's founding.
youtu.be/VRZqx0Dhghw
@rickbell.bsky.social
youtu.be/VRZqx0Dhghw
@rickbell.bsky.social
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It’s publication day for two of my friends who have terrific books out. First is @rickbell.bsky.social new book on the American Revolution, which looks at the conflict from a global scale:
amzn.to/4hIdKf9
amzn.to/4hIdKf9
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World [Bell, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
amzn.to
November 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It’s publication day for two of my friends who have terrific books out. First is @rickbell.bsky.social new book on the American Revolution, which looks at the conflict from a global scale:
amzn.to/4hIdKf9
amzn.to/4hIdKf9
Friends, I could not be more excited to let you know that my book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, is out today from Penguin. I’m super proud of it and super grateful to all the scholars whose work informs it. I hope you’ll take a peek and spread the word!
amzn.to/4nHkziG
amzn.to/4nHkziG
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World [Bell, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
amzn.to
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Friends, I could not be more excited to let you know that my book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, is out today from Penguin. I’m super proud of it and super grateful to all the scholars whose work informs it. I hope you’ll take a peek and spread the word!
amzn.to/4nHkziG
amzn.to/4nHkziG
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Visiting Barnes & Noble is like visiting friends
November 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Visiting Barnes & Noble is like visiting friends
These beauties arrived last night as author stock. Pub date is Nov 4 and I can’t wait to share these stories and this sprawling history…
October 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
These beauties arrived last night as author stock. Pub date is Nov 4 and I can’t wait to share these stories and this sprawling history…
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Just finished recording with the awesome @rickbell.bsky.social. All I could think while we were recording was just how cool it was to talk about history with a guy this good at what he does. Rick takes the American Revolution and fills it with awe. Pod will be out next month.
October 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Just finished recording with the awesome @rickbell.bsky.social. All I could think while we were recording was just how cool it was to talk about history with a guy this good at what he does. Rick takes the American Revolution and fills it with awe. Pod will be out next month.
Here’s a fun NPR hit I did this week. www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-m...
How the Underground Railroad got its name
It wasn't underground, and it wasn't a railroad, so how did one of the most notable movements for freedom in American history end up with that name?
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
August 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Here’s a fun NPR hit I did this week. www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-m...
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What a way to go out
July 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
What a way to go out
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If today’s New York Times editors had been working in London in 1888, they would’ve said Jack the Ripper was “testing societal norms“ and “straining the bounds of propriety.”
July 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If today’s New York Times editors had been working in London in 1888, they would’ve said Jack the Ripper was “testing societal norms“ and “straining the bounds of propriety.”
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June 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Why not make it a round 60? 😉
When will Trump deport the 59 white South African "refugees?"
June 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Why not make it a round 60? 😉
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CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER
ILLEGAL ALIEN VS. SEXUAL PREDATOR
June 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER
More content like this, please
June 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
More content like this, please
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Somebody tell Grok, there is a white South African getting massacred
June 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Somebody tell Grok, there is a white South African getting massacred
I am eating this up!
June 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I am eating this up!
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“And in closing… He pulls a knife? You pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital? You send one of his to the morgue! That's the Chicago way.”
::applause::
::applause::
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“And in closing… He pulls a knife? You pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital? You send one of his to the morgue! That's the Chicago way.”
::applause::
::applause::
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If Jesus had focused more on kitchen table issues and less on unpopular outcasts like lepers and prostitutes, he might have won more support from white working-class Judeans.
April 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
If Jesus had focused more on kitchen table issues and less on unpopular outcasts like lepers and prostitutes, he might have won more support from white working-class Judeans.