The Declaration of IndependenceCarl L. Becker's important study is an analysis of the concepts expressed in the Declaration. Here is a lucid explanation of what the Declaration really is; what views it sets forth; where those views arose; and how they have been accepted or modified by succeeding generations. A book that every American should read.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. one could easily place the facts in the proper categories to be ...By Steven C.Well done survey of world history. The important evolutionary trends of civilization were followed without attempting to place everything on a specific time line. The flexible approach to the presentation enabled the sweeps of history to be conceptualized without having to memorize all the facts and dates. The facts were there; however; one could easily place the facts in the proper categories to be remembered.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Trash History for Indoctrination Purposes OnlyBy Paul MorrisMundane millionth iteration of "world history" it does not provide efficacious factual reporting on historical events or timelines and seems politically motivated with an opinionated writing style. Professors and students would do well to avoid this text if it's assigned to you; request another.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Fine Enough History BookBy Braithwaite "Sir"This is a fine book packed full of information and photos but I wish modern history books were written more multi-dimensionally as opposed to linearly as life happens; like Toynbee used to write.
