The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History

1775-1865

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The great documents in this important collection helped form the foundation of American democratic government. Compelling, influential, and often inspirational, they range from Patrick Henry's dramatic Give me liberty or give me death speech at the start of the American Revolution to Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, issued in the closing weeks of the Civil War. Also included are the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's classic rationale for rejecting allegiance to the government of King George III; the Monroe Doctrine, the cornerstone of American foreign policy; and other landmark statements: The Constitution of the United States; James Madison's The Federalist, No. 10; George Washington's First Inaugural Address and Farewell Address; Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address; Andrew Jackson's Veto of the Bank Bill; and Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, Emancipation Proclamation, and Gettysburg Address.An introductory note precedes the text of each document, providing fascinating background history and information about the author.
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Schrijver
Grafton, John
Titel
The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History
Uitgever
Dover Publications Inc.
Jaar
2000
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
112
Gewicht
91 gr
EAN
9780486411248
Afmetingen
203 x 133 x 13 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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