The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History, 17751864 - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0486411249 ISBN 13: 9780486411248

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2000

Riassunto

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 these 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; William Lloyd Garrison's Prospectus for The Liberator; 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. An indispensable reference for students, this handy compendium will also serve as an invaluable introduction for general readers to American political writing.

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Contenuti:

Patrick Henry: "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," March 23, 1775 Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 The Constitution of the United States, September 17,1787 James Madison: The Federalist, Number 10, November 23, 1787 George Washington: First Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789 George Washington: Farewell Address, September 19, 1796 Thomas Jefferson: First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1801 James Monroe: The Monroe Doctrine, December 2, 1823 William Lloyd Garrison: The Liberator, January 1, 1831 Andrew Jackson: Veto of the Bank Bill, July 10, 1832 Abraham Lincoln: First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861 Abraham Lincoln: The Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln: The Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863 Abraham Lincoln: Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865

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Thirteen compelling and influential documents: Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, James Madison's The Federalist, George Washington's First Inaugural Address, The Monroe Doctrine, Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and more.

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• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0486411249
• ISBN 13: 9780486411248
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 96
• Redattore: Grafton John