Declaration of Independence, Hardcover

Descriere

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 of grievances against King George's Britain, the Declaration of Independence justified the breaking of ties with ""Mother England"" and the formation of a new country. This gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper, contains illustrations and biographies of the signers alongside the document itself.

Despre autor

Thomas Jefferson

1743–1826

Thomas Jefferson a fost al doilea vicepreședinte și al treilea președinte al Statelor Unite ale Americii, autor principal al Declarației de Independență (1776), și unul dintre cei mai influenți dintre „părinții fondatori” ai Statelor Unite. Evenimentele majore din timpul președinției sale includ Louisiana Purchase (1803), Actul Embargoului din 1807⁠(d) și Expediția lui Lewis și Clark.