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Taken phrase by phrase, inscribed and illustrated, these most famous words ring as true today as they did more than 200 years ago.The Declaration of Independence is considered to be one of the greatest documents of all time. The central section of the declaration is a ringing... Read Full Overview

Co-author of the groundbreaking Empire and Multitude, Michael Hardt examines the Declaration of Independence and other texts by Jefferson, arguing that his powerful concept of democracy provides a biting critique of the current American administration. Introducing... Read Full Overview

On July 4, Americans all across the country gather with picnics, fireworks and festivals to celebrate the birth of one of the greatest nations in the world. What they are honoring is the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, the document in which the Founding Fathers... Read Full Overview

Co-author of the groundbreaking Empire and Multitude , Michael Hardt examines the Declaration of Independence and other texts by Jefferson, arguing that his powerful concept of democracy provides a biting critique of the current American administration. Introducing this collection... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview

In 1776 Thomas Jefferson, a future president, authored the most explosive document in the history of America: "The Declaration of Independence", formally severing the link between America and the British state. Michael Hardt, co-author of the groundbreaking "Empire and Multitude",... Read Full Overview

A seminal document in American history, The United States Declaration of Independence articulates the colonies' intent to separate from British rule. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, this declaration asserts the inherent rights of individuals and the principles of self-governance... Read Full Overview

The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were no longer a part of the British Empire. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson,... Read Full Overview

The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were no longer...

The United States Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced that the Thirteen Colonies... Read Full Overview

The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were no longer...

The United States Declaration of Independence (formally The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America) is the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776