The Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson; Intro. Michael Hardt

ISBN 10: 1788737318 / ISBN 13: 9781788737319

Published by Verso, 2019

About this Item

This collection of texts sets the Declaration of Independence alongside other writings by the third president of the United States. The Declaration?s final version, as adopted by Congress, is preceded by Jefferson?s draft and his account of the debate at which its wording was discussed. Also featured are excerpts from Jefferson?s correspondence, highlighting the radical, revolutionary nature of his thought.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Declaration of Independence
• Publisher: Verso
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788737318
• ISBN 13: 9781788737319
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Co-author of the groundbreaking Empire and Multitude, Michael Hardt examines the Declaration of Independence and other texts by Jefferson, arguing that his powerful concept of democracy provides a biting critique of the current American administration. Introducing this collection of Jefferson's writings, Michael Hardt makes a powerful case for re-examining the foundational writings of this American revolutionary in order to reignite the dialogue that first conceived of a "land of the free."

About the Author

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States (1801–1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. He envisioned America as the force behind a great “Empire of Liberty” that would promote republicanism and counter the imperialism of the British Empire.