Freedom Round the Globe: How the World Made the American Revolution
Freedom Round the Globe: How the World Made the American Revolution is Sarah M. S. Pearsall’s unabridged audiobook on the global forces and people connected to the American Revolution. Its scope reaches beyond Philadelphia, with narration by Beth Hicks and a stated running time of just over 11 hours.
At a glance
- Frames the American Revolution as part of wider global upheaval, with examples spanning St. Kitts, Kolkata, Ghana and Guangzhou.
- Focuses on people beyond the Philadelphia independence leaders, including those asserting rights and imagining different societies.
- The listing describes the recording as unabridged and gives a running time of 11 hours and 3 minutes.
Reference price: £10.76
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The global perspective broadens the subject beyond the familiar events and leaders in Philadelphia.
- The stated unabridged format and named narrator make the audio edition’s presentation clear.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 3 minutes |
| Author | Sarah M. S. Pearsall |
| Narrator | Beth Hicks |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Picador |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in the American Revolution in an international context.
- Those looking for a narrative history that includes people and places beyond the founders in Philadelphia.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short introduction, since the stated listening time is over 11 hours.
- Buyers looking specifically for a narrowly military account of the Revolution.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Freedom Round the Globe about?
It presents the American Revolution as part of global change and includes people and places beyond the Philadelphia independence leaders.
Who wrote and narrated the audiobook?
The author is Sarah M. S. Pearsall and the narrator is Beth Hicks.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 3 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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