Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A landmark in the history of American democracy collected in this elegant edition. With fifty-six signatures, one document changed the course of history. On July 4, 1776, representatives from the thirteen American colonies gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence and form the United States of America. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the document declared that the thirteen American colonies would no longer recognize the monarch of Britain but would become independent states.
In this luxurious Smithsonian edition, the Declaration of Independence and the writings that formed it are bound in a pocket-sized, faux-leather hardcover foil-stamped book that befits the significance of its contents. It features an illuminating introduction from the Smithsonian Institution, lending an important perspective from a leading voice and authority of American history. The Declaration of Independence is a symbol of freedom, a freedom that we celebrate every Independence Day with grand fanfare. Celebrate the founding of this nation with a gorgeous gift edition of the document that started it all.
Synopsis
A landmark in the history of American democracy collected in this elegant edition. On July 4, 1776, representatives from the thirteen American colonies gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence and form the United States of America. With fifty-six signatures, one document changed the course of history. In this luxurious Smithsonian edition printed in America, the Declaration of Independence and the writings that formed it are bound in a pocket-sized, faux-leather hardcover foil-stamped book that befits the significance of its contents. It features an illuminating introduction from the Smithsonian Institution, lending an important perspective from a leading voice and authority of American history.
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence declared that the thirteen American colonies would no longer recognize the monarch of Britain but would become independent states. It's a symbol of freedom, a freedom that we celebrate every Independence Day with grand fanfare. Celebrate the founding of this nation with a gorgeous gift edition of the document that started it all.
Synopsis
This elegant edition captures a defining moment of independence in the United States. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted by the Continental Congress. A month later, representatives from the thirteen American colonies gathered in Philadelphia to sign it and form the United States of America. With fifty-six signatures, one document changed the course of history. In this luxurious and pocket-sized Smithsonian edition printed in the United States, the Declaration of Independence and the writings that formed it are bound in a faux-leather, foil-stamped hardcover book that befits the significance of its contents. It features an illuminating introduction from the Smithsonian Institution, lending an important perspective from a leading authority on American history.
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed that the thirteen American colonies would no longer recognize the monarch of Britain but would become independent states. It's a symbol of freedom, one that we commemorate every Independence Day with grand fanfare. Celebrate the founding of this nation with a gorgeous gift edition of the document that started it all.
Synopsis
This elegant edition captures a defining document of independence in the United States that represents the ideals of the nation. In this luxurious, pocket-sized Smithsonian edition printed in the United States, the Declaration of Independence and the writings that formed it make a stately gift edition befitting the significance of its contents, with features that make it the perfect keepsake:
- Bound in a faux-leather
- Foil-stamped in gold
- Sturdy, quality hardcover
This edition stands out in the market with an illuminating new introduction from the Smithsonian Institution. It gives important, modern context to the historical document and examines the Declaration of Independence's legacy and relevence to the present-day United States and its people.
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed that the thirteen American colonies would no longer recognize the monarch of Britain but would become independent states. With fifty-six signatures, one document changed the course of history. Celebrate the founding of this nation with a gorgeous gift edition of the document that started it all.