To Begin the World Over Again

In this thought-provoking exploration, Matthew Lockwood examines the far-reaching and often devastating consequences of the American Revolution on the global stage. While it inspired a quest for liberty domestically, its ripple effects strengthened the British Empire and instigated persecution worldwide, influencing events from the opium wars in China to uprisings in Peru. Lockwood sheds light on the overlooked narratives of those impacted by this unintended revolution, revealing how it reshaped the balance of power and set the stage for imperial dominance by Britain, Russia, and the United States.