Declaration
The Story of American Independence
1st Edition
Published on 19. February 2026
336 pages
979-8-216-37156-4 (ISBN)
Description
Declaration uncovers the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history.
Robert P. Watson delves into the complex and often misunderstood origins of the Declaration, revealing how a series of missteps by the British Crown, shifting colonial sentiments, and a convergence of enlightened thinkers led to a revolutionary moment that changed the course of history.
Drawing from a wealth of primary sources-including letters, diaries, newspapers, and diplomatic communiqués-Watson reconstructs the debates, drafts, and drama that surrounded the Declaration's creation.
Complete with a unique look into the influence of women, enslaved individuals, and indigenous peoples, Declaration brings to light the diverse cast of characters and perspectives that shaped the American experiment. It explores the document's philosophical roots, its political impact, and the enduring struggle to realize its lofty promises of liberty and equality.
Robert P. Watson delves into the complex and often misunderstood origins of the Declaration, revealing how a series of missteps by the British Crown, shifting colonial sentiments, and a convergence of enlightened thinkers led to a revolutionary moment that changed the course of history.
Drawing from a wealth of primary sources-including letters, diaries, newspapers, and diplomatic communiqués-Watson reconstructs the debates, drafts, and drama that surrounded the Declaration's creation.
Complete with a unique look into the influence of women, enslaved individuals, and indigenous peoples, Declaration brings to light the diverse cast of characters and perspectives that shaped the American experiment. It explores the document's philosophical roots, its political impact, and the enduring struggle to realize its lofty promises of liberty and equality.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13
979-8-216-37156-4 (9798216371564)
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Book
04/2026
Bloomsbury Academic
€31.50
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Person
Robert Watson holds the titles Distinguished Professor of American History, Avron Fogelman Research Professor, and Assistant Director of the Center for Citizenship & Civility at Lynn University and was formerly Senior Fellow with the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship. His publications include over 40 books on topics in politics and history, including, most recently
· George Washington's Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and Nation (2021), winner of the Gold Medal in History at the Independence Publishers Awards.
· George Washington's Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and Nation (2021), winner of the Gold Medal in History at the Independence Publishers Awards.
Content
Prologue: Magic
REBELLION
1. Tensions
2. Taxes
3. Massacre
4. Tea
5. Congress
RUBICON
6. Debate
7. Minute
8. Conclave
9. "Independency"
10. 1776
REVOLUTION
11. Sage
12. Draft
13. Inspiration
14. Grievances
15. Changes
REGIME
16. Vote
17. Celebration
18. Global
19. Creed
20. Legacy
Postscript: Liberty
Appendix A. Text of the Declaration of Independence
Appendix B. Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Appendix C. Time Line of Key Events
Notes
Sources
About the Author
REBELLION
1. Tensions
2. Taxes
3. Massacre
4. Tea
5. Congress
RUBICON
6. Debate
7. Minute
8. Conclave
9. "Independency"
10. 1776
REVOLUTION
11. Sage
12. Draft
13. Inspiration
14. Grievances
15. Changes
REGIME
16. Vote
17. Celebration
18. Global
19. Creed
20. Legacy
Postscript: Liberty
Appendix A. Text of the Declaration of Independence
Appendix B. Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Appendix C. Time Line of Key Events
Notes
Sources
About the Author
