On this episode of Revolution Road on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes historian and author Brooke Barbier, founder of Ye Olde Tavern Tours in Boston, for a fascinating dive into the spirited side of the American Revolution.

Brooke discusses her book King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father, now available in paperback, exploring how John Hancock’s moderation helped shape the birth of the United States. From Boston’s fiery mobs to Hancock’s evolving stance on slavery, Brooke brings fresh insight into one of the Revolution’s most misunderstood figures.

She also teases her upcoming book, Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution, which uncovers how alcohol fueled rebellion and camaraderie in colonial America.

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