The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History 1775-1865 (Dover Thrift Editions)

John Grafton

ISBN 10: 0486411249 / ISBN 13: 9780486411248

Edité par Dover Publications, 2000

Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. N° de réf. du vendeur V08B-07827

Synopsis :

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 Constitution of the United States, America's most important political and social document in structuring its government.
• The Monroe Doctrine, the cornerstone of American foreign policy.
• Father of the Constitution, author of the Bill of Rights, and fourth President 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.
• William Lloyd Garrison's Prospectus for The Liberator.
• Andrew Jackson's Veto of the Bank Bill.
• 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. An indispensable reference for students, this handy compendium will also serve as an invaluable introduction for general readers to American political writing.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Declaration of Independence and Other ...
Éditeur : Dover Publications
Date d'édition : 2000
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good