Historical information
The history of the revolution that led to America's declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776. Significant characters in this part of US history were John Adams, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Edmund Burke.
Significance
Relevant to the history of the United States. The declaration of Independence document has become symbolic of human rights in the country - thus, the events leading to it were a catalyst to how American democracy is interpreted and practised.
Physical description
Paper; hardcover book; dust jacket; battle picture on the cover.
Inscriptions & markings
Front cover: Title and author name.
Back cover: Statements of praise by Dan Rather, Andrew Burstein, R.B. Bernstein and Edith B. Gelles.
Subjects
- btlc,
- ballarat trades and labour council,
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- declaration of independence,
- american civil war,
- american revolution,
- independence - america,
- adams, john,
- adams, abigail,
- jefferson, thomas,
- franklin, benjamin,
- burke, edmund,
- war,
- democracy,
- rights,
- politics,
- government,
- history,
- united states of america,
- britain
