The Cambridge Companion to the Declaration of Independence (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009692595)

The Cambridge Companion to the Declaration of Independence offers a wide-ranging and accessible anthology of essays for understanding the Declaration's intellectual and social context, connection to the American Revolution, and influence in the United States and throughout the world. The volume places the document in the context of ideas during the Enlightenment and examines the language and structure to assess its effect and appeal throughout the centuries and across countries. Here are contributions from law, history, and political science, considering such matters as the philosophical foundations of the Declaration, the role of religion, critics of its role in American political development, and whether 'Jefferson's handiwork' is still relevant in the twenty-first century. Written by distinguished and emerging scholars, the Companion provides new and diverse perspectives on the most important statement of American political commitments.

Author: Mark A. Graber
ISBN-10: 1009692593
ISBN-13: 9781009692595
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/22/2026
Pages: 318
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d