Declaration of Independence

by Benson John Lossing and Thomas Jefferson

Book Overview

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the ideals of individual liberty that formed the backbone of American's Revolutionary movement. In setting forth these "self-evident truths" alongside a list...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557094489
• ISBN13: 9781557094483
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.2" x 6.6"