Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence
Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002432
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 18th Century
2002
Adult
18+ years
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In Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence, Garry Wills explores Thomas Jefferson's intellectual influences and the historical context that shaped the Declaration of Independence. Wills examines how Enlightenment ideas, political philosophies, and Jefferson's unique perspective contributed to crafting a document that significantly impacted the emerging United States and its foundational ideals.
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Garry Wills's Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence provides an insightful analysis of the philosophical influences on Jefferson. Praised for depth and clarity, it enriches understanding of the Declaration's context. Some critique its dense academic tone, which may challenge general readers. Overall, it's a thought-provoking contribution to American history studies.
Who Should Read Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?
A reader keen on American history, particularly the Revolutionary era, and thought-provoking analyses would enjoy Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. Fans of Pauline Maier's American Scripture or Joseph J. Ellis's works on the Founding Fathers would find Wills’s insights compelling.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 18th Century
2002
Adult
18+ years
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