9781668214541 - national treasure: how the declaration of independence made america de auslin, michael (30 resultados)
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. The first book ever to tell the complete story of the Declaration of Independencefrom its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to its enshrinement in the National Archivescharting the many lives of a document that was neglected, mistreated, and only gradually became a national relic, uniting vastly…different generations through war and crisis around its defiant ideals. A nimble, captivating view of the defiant 1,320 words that have knit themselves into every chapter of the last 250 years. Stacy Schiff * Fascinating.weaves the glorious narrative of the Declaration from its inception to our day. Walter Isaacson * Scrupulously researched and beautifully written, this book reads like an adventure story.witty, fascinating, and never more relevant. Andrew RobertsQuiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. Yet his soaring rhetoric, refined in small but indelible ways by Benjamin Franklin, would unite even the most bitter rivals around a common ideal. National Treasure is the inspiring story of our most revered founding document, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. We follow the Declaration as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 (sadly not by Dolley Madison), hidden in a dank cellar, and brought back to a jubilant Washington after the war. By the time it turned 50, the Declaration, long neglected, had become a national treasure. In 1841 it would be mounted in the Patent Office alongside George Washington's commission as commander in chief. Auslin offers a bold new theory of what happened to the Declaration when the Patent Office was transformed into barracks and a makeshift hospital served by Walt Whitman in the Civil War. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln, who insisted he had "never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration," and Jefferson Davis, who saw in its insistence on the consent of the governed a justification for secession, the Declaration has grown more important for each new generation. After the war, the Declaration became a hot commodity: printed on handkerchiefs, reproduced with elaborate illustrations, hung on classroom walls to teach civic values to the growing numbers of new citizens, and even used to flog insurance and hawk coal. In 1924, Herbert Putnam created the first "shrine" for the Declaration at the Library of Congress. Two years later, on its 150th birthday, Calvin Coolidge urged Americans to recommit to its foundational truths. In the 1940s, as FDR reminded Americans that their country was founded on a promise of freedom from tyranny, military officers lowered the precious parchment into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its ink fading, the document was painstakingly preserved and protected. Through it all, as the country has grown from 4 million to 40 million to 400 million, Jeffersons words have inspired immigrants to become American and fueled implausibly varied causes, from abolitionists, suffragists, socialists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US Government. Over time, as Jefferson hoped, the principles set forth in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from them today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a fractured nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was an eloquent statement of the principles that, for all our differences, still bind us together. The ins Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. Condición: New. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independence-the first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to today-charting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its defiant ideals, published for the 250th anniversary of America's foundi…ng.Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. His soaring rhetoric would inspire generations of Americans to live up to the founders' dreams. National Treasure is the gripping story of our most revered founding relic, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. An award-winning historian, Michael Auslin take us from the boarding house in Philadelphia where Jefferson put quill to paper to the Declaration's covert signing, dissemination in the doldrums of the revolutionary war, and long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the parchment as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, posted in classrooms, recited on village greens, printed on handkerchiefs, and used to sell insurance and bundle coal. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the Civil War, it has grown more important for each new generation. While FDR and Churchill celebrated its commitment to freedom from tyranny, the document itself was lowered into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its precious ink fading, it was painstakingly preserved and enshrined. Through it all, Jefferson's words have inspired implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US government. As Jefferson had hoped, the principles enshrined in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from it today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a disparate nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founders' bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together.
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Hardback. Condición: New. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independence-the first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to today-charting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its defiant ideals, published for the 250th anniversary of America's foundi…ng.Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. His soaring rhetoric would inspire generations of Americans to live up to the founders' dreams. National Treasure is the gripping story of our most revered founding relic, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. An award-winning historian, Michael Auslin take us from the boarding house in Philadelphia where Jefferson put quill to paper to the Declaration's covert signing, dissemination in the doldrums of the revolutionary war, and long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the parchment as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, posted in classrooms, recited on village greens, printed on handkerchiefs, and used to sell insurance and bundle coal. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the Civil War, it has grown more important for each new generation. While FDR and Churchill celebrated its commitment to freedom from tyranny, the document itself was lowered into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its precious ink fading, it was painstakingly preserved and enshrined. Through it all, Jefferson's words have inspired implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US government. As Jefferson had hoped, the principles enshrined in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from it today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a disparate nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founders' bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together.
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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. First printing w/number line. Request free DJ mylar by emailing seller. Features: Price on Product. Physical Info: 1.22" H x 9.29" L x 6.24" W (1.18 lbs) 368 pages. Unclipped DJ w/price ($30.00) crisp, tight new book is wrapped in shipping paper & wrapped i…n bubble wrap and then boxed with tracking number. Thank you. Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. His soaring rhetoric would inspire generations of Americans to live up to the founders' dreams. National Treasure is the gripping story of our most revered founding relic, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. An award-winning historian, Michael Auslin take us from the boarding house in Philadelphia where Jefferson put quill to paper to the Declaration's covert signing, dissemination in the doldrums of the revolutionary war, and long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the parchment as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, posted in classrooms, recited on village greens, printed on handkerchiefs, and used to sell insurance and bundle coal. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the Civil War, it has grown more important for each new generation. While FDR and Churchill celebrated its commitment to freedom from tyranny, the document itself was lowered into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its precious ink fading, it was painstakingly preserved and enshrined. Through it all, Jefferson's words have inspired implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US government. As Jefferson had hoped, the principles enshrined in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from it today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a disparate nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founders' bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together.
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Hardback. Condición: New. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independence-the first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to today-charting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its defiant ideals, published for the 250th anniversary of America's foundi…ng.Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. His soaring rhetoric would inspire generations of Americans to live up to the founders' dreams. National Treasure is the gripping story of our most revered founding relic, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. An award-winning historian, Michael Auslin take us from the boarding house in Philadelphia where Jefferson put quill to paper to the Declaration's covert signing, dissemination in the doldrums of the revolutionary war, and long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the parchment as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, posted in classrooms, recited on village greens, printed on handkerchiefs, and used to sell insurance and bundle coal. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the Civil War, it has grown more important for each new generation. While FDR and Churchill celebrated its commitment to freedom from tyranny, the document itself was lowered into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its precious ink fading, it was painstakingly preserved and enshrined. Through it all, Jefferson's words have inspired implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US government. As Jefferson had hoped, the principles enshrined in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from it today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a disparate nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founders' bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together.
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independencethe first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to todaycharting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its ideals. A nimble, captivating view of the defiant 1,320 words… that have knit themselves into every chapter of the last 250 years. Stacy Schiff Fascinating and well researched.weaves the glorious narrative of the Declaration from its inception to our day. Walter Isaacson In this inspiring tale of war and idealism, reverence and neglect, Michael Auslin takes us from the boardinghouse in Philadelphia where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence to its stealthy printing, covert signing, dissemination in the doldrums of the Revolutionary War, and long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the Declaration as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, printed on handkerchiefs, hung on classroom walls to teach civic values, and used to flog insurance and hawk coal. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the Civil War, the Declaration has grown more important for each new generation. As FDR reminded Americans that their country was founded on a promise of freedom from tyranny, military officers lowered the precious parchment into a bunker at Fort Knox. After World War II, its ink fading, it was painstakingly preserved and enshrined. Through it all, as the country has grown from 4 million to 40 million to 400 million, Jeffersons words have inspired immigrants to become American and fueled implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US Government. As Jefferson hoped, the principles set forth in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from them today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a fractured nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Founders bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was an eloquent statement of the principles that, for all our differences, still bind us together. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independencethe first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to todaycharting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its defiant ideals, to be published for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independencethe first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to todaycharting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its ideals. A nimble, captivating view of the defiant 1,320 words… that have knit themselves into every chapter of the last 250 years. Stacy Schiff Fascinating and well researched.weaves the glorious narrative of the Declaration from its inception to our day. Walter Isaacson In this inspiring tale of war and idealism, reverence and neglect, Michael Auslin takes us from the boardinghouse in Philadelphia where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence to its stealthy printing, covert signing, dissemination in the doldrums of the Revolutionary War, and long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the Declaration as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, printed on handkerchiefs, hung on classroom walls to teach civic values, and used to flog insurance and hawk coal. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the Civil War, the Declaration has grown more important for each new generation. As FDR reminded Americans that their country was founded on a promise of freedom from tyranny, military officers lowered the precious parchment into a bunker at Fort Knox. After World War II, its ink fading, it was painstakingly preserved and enshrined. Through it all, as the country has grown from 4 million to 40 million to 400 million, Jeffersons words have inspired immigrants to become American and fueled implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US Government. As Jefferson hoped, the principles set forth in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from them today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a fractured nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Founders bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was an eloquent statement of the principles that, for all our differences, still bind us together. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independencethe first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to todaycharting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its defiant ideals, to be published for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. Condición: New. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independence-the first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to today-charting the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America and has united generations around its defiant ideals, published for the 250th anniversary of America's foundi…ng.Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. His soaring rhetoric would inspire generations of Americans to live up to the founders' dreams. National Treasure is the gripping story of our most revered founding relic, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. An award-winning historian, Michael Auslin take us from the boarding house in Philadelphia where Jefferson put quill to paper to the Declaration's covert signing, dissemination in the doldrums of the revolutionary war, and long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the parchment as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, posted in classrooms, recited on village greens, printed on handkerchiefs, and used to sell insurance and bundle coal. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in the Civil War, it has grown more important for each new generation. While FDR and Churchill celebrated its commitment to freedom from tyranny, the document itself was lowered into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its precious ink fading, it was painstakingly preserved and enshrined. Through it all, Jefferson's words have inspired implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US government. As Jefferson had hoped, the principles enshrined in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from it today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a disparate nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founders' bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together.
