The Declaration of Independence: and Other Great Documents of American History, 1775-1865

This important collection of great documents which our founding fathers wrote as they formed the foundation of America’s democratic government are now available in this beautifully designed book. Inspiring, compelling, and influential speeches and documents include:

Patrick Henry's dramatic "Give me liberty or give me death" speech he gave at the start of the American Revolution

The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson’s authoritative reasoning for rejecting our allegiance to the government of King George III

The Constitution of the United States

The Federalist, No. 10. James Madison argues for a large republic over a pure democracy as a safeguard against domestic faction and insurrection

George Washington's First Inaugural Address

George Washington's Farewell Address

Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

The Monroe Doctrine, the foundation of American foreign policy

Prospectus for The Liberator, William Lloyd Garrison’s major platform used to attack slavery and its supporters, inspire action, and promote equal rights for all

Andrew Jackson’s Veto of the Bank Bill

Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address

The Emancipation Proclamation

The Gettysburg Address

The Second Inaugural Address Abraham Lincoln delivered in the closing weeks of the Civil War

An indispensable reference for students, this handy compendium will also serve as an invaluable introduction for general readers to American political writing.