Adam Smith, Ph.D.

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Orsborn Professor of History | University of Oxford

Adam Smith is the Edward Orsborn Professor of US Politics & Political History and the Director of the Rothermere American Institute at the University of Oxford. He is a specialist in the American Civil War, its causes and consequences, but more broadly he is interested in democratic politics in various settings. Smith regularly presents documentaries on BBC Radio and write for various magazines and websites.

Oct. 22, 2024

Episode 11: The Resistance

With the Stamp Act defeated, the Sons of Liberty in New York City celebrate by raising a Liberty Pole in tribute to George III, William Pitt, and Liberty, provoking a violent confrontation with British soldiers quartered in …
Guests: Shira Lurie, Ph.D. , Wendy Bellion, Ph.D. , Patrick Griffin, Ph.D. , Jon Kukla, Ph.D. , John McCurdy, Ph.D. , Nate Sleeter, Ph.D. , Daniel Howlett , Anne Fertig, Ph.D. , Brad A. Jones, Ph.D. , Adam Smith, Ph.D. , Mills Kelly, Ph.D. , Christopher Minty, Ph.D. , Melissa Gismondi, Ph.D.
Sept. 13, 2024

Episode 10: The Stamp

In the mid-1760s, British fears that a new war with France was only a matter of time leads King George III and his ministers to draw up plans for a permanent army in North America, and a Stamp Tax on the colonies to pay for …
Guests: Alexandra Montgomery, Ph.D. , Wendy Bellion, Ph.D. , Patrick Griffin, Ph.D. , Jon Kukla, Ph.D. , Beau Robbins , Abby Chandler, Ph.D. , Brad A. Jones, Ph.D. , Adam Smith, Ph.D. , Mills Kelly, Ph.D.