What Did the Declaration Declare?

by Jack N. Rakove, Edward Countryman, Joseph J. Ellis

Book Overview

An enduring mythology has grown up around the Declaration of Independence. Generations of Americans believe that Jefferson wrote it in his Philadelphia study, influenced only by the stirring of great... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312190638
• ISBN13: 9780312190637
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Bedford Books
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Educational and insightful

One great thing about this book is that the original draft by Thomas Jefferson is included. One can easily compare and contrast what Jefferson wrote to the document that was signed by the men who created treason on July 4, 1776. The articles written after the documents are very interesting and can get one thinking about many different aspects of the Declaration of Independece. Very good read, and it is very concise and to the point. One of those books that can get you thinking about the document inside and out. As usual Ellis is insightful and one of the best historians about this time period in American History. Almost all of Ellis' books are highly readable and educational.

Straightforward

Declaration of Independence, the first draft. Esaays by historians; some insightful and direct you to learn more, some ... do not come to my mind right now. The first draft with all the corrections in it is by itself worth the price of the book. Quick. To the point. Very awesome. Buy two.