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The Declaration of Independence

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Declaration of Independence
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Thomas Jefferson
Contributions by Garnet Kindervater
Introduction by Michael Hardt
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreMilitary history
ISBN/Barcode 9781788737319
ClassificationsDewey:973.313
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Verso Books
Imprint Verso Books
Publication Date 12 November 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Co-author of the groundbreaking Empire and Multitude, Michael Hardt examines The Declaration of Independence and other texts by Thomas Jefferson, arguing that his powerful concept of democracy provides a biting critique of the current American administration. Introducing this collection of Jefferson's writings, Michael Hardt makes a powerful case for re-examining the foundational writings of this American revolutionary in order to reignite the dialogue that first conceived of a "land of the free".

Author Biography

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. He envisioned America as the force behind a great "Empire of Liberty" that would promote republicanism and counter the imperialism of the British Empire.

Reviews

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. It is its natural manure."--Thomas Jefferson