The Howe Dynasty: Britain’s ‘First Family’ Of The American Revolution

Julie Flavell’s new book, The Howe Dynasty, provides a ground-breaking reinterpretation of one of 18th century Britain’s most famous military families that forces us to imagine the Revolutionary War in ways that would have been previously inconceivable.

Delving into previously neglected letters of the sister of General William Howe and Admiral Richard Lord Howe, The Howe Dynasty explores the American War of Independence through the eyes of the Howe women. A riveting narrative, as well as a long-overdue reassessment of the entire Howe family, Flavell’s book is the first biography of a British ‘First Family’, whose members had as much at stake as the Washingtons and Adamses in the conflict that created the United States. Meet the men and women of the aristocratic Howe dynasty and hear their stories in a talk by the author that includes rare portraits.

Born in the U.S., Julie Flavell grew up in Massachusetts. Her lifelong interest in Anglo-American relations is reflected in her first book, When London Was Capital of America. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Flavell lives in Britain and has lectured at Dundee and Edinburgh Universities. Her latest book, The Howe Dynasty, was selected as a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice in August 2021 and is one of five Finalists for the 2022 George Washington Book Prize.

The talk is free, and registration is strongly encouraged.

This event is hosted in partnership between:

National Parks of Boston

The Old North Foundation

Revolution 250

British Consulate-General in Boston