The Declaration of Independence
Carl L. Becker's important study is an analysis of the concepts expressed in the Declaration. Here is a luci... read full description
Carl L. Becker's important study is an analysis of the concepts expressed in the Declaration. Here is a luci... read full description
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Apr 10, 2010
Steven
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This is a work that is looked at as a major analysis of the Declaration of Independence from early in the 20th century. First published in 1922, Carl Becker's book has been recognized as a valuable look at this founding document.
The analysis is somewhat dated, but still serves a useful purpose. The book covers the words of the Declaration, historical antecedents of the document, the story of the drafting of it, the literary qualities of Jefferson's contribution (as amended by the com More...
The analysis is somewhat dated, but still serves a useful purpose. The book covers the words of the Declaration, historical antecedents of the document, the story of the drafting of it, the literary qualities of Jefferson's contribution (as amended by the com More...
Apr 07, 2008
Bap
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This book analyzes the Declaration of Independence line by line, word by word, for its antecedents, edits, and meaning. So I was a political science major, books like this found my way.
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