Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor: The Forging of American Independence, 1774-1776

by Richard Beeman

Book Overview

In 1768, Philadelphia physician Benjamin Rush stood before the empty throne of King George III, overcome with emotion as he gazed at the symbol of America's connection with England. Eight years later, he became one of the fifty-six men to sign the Declaration of Independence, severing America forever from its mother country. Rush was not alone in his radical decision -- many of those casting their votes in favor of independence did so with a combination...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 046502629X
• ISBN13: 9780465026296
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.5" x 9.6"