"Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence" by Timothy Sandefur gives a riveting account of the Declaration of Independence. Cato Institute
Few documents have made a more profound impact on history than the Declaration of Independence. However, the story behind its creation and the true force of its legacy have often been a victory of legend over facts.
Timothy Sandefur’s “Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence” puts the Declaration in the proper context of its time, while demonstrating how it’s withstood endless assaults by critics. It’s a perfect book for the American 250th anniversary celebrations.
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In many ways, the Declaration capped British tumult that first erupted in the 17th century. The execution of King Charles I in 1649 during the English Civil War coupled with the 1688 overthrow of King James II in the Glorious Revolution to give credence for challenging authority.
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