1775-1783

"Where students of the American founding are inclined to dispute whether the Revolution was liberal, republican, or merely confused, [the author] demonstrates that the American regime embodies an uneasy, fragile, and carefully worked-out compromise between the enlightened despotism espoused by Thomas Hobbes and the classical republicanism defended by Pericles and Demosthenes"--Back cover.

An exploration of social life and customs in the United States during the Revolutionary period that discusses freemen, bondsmen, crimes, marriages, houses, vocations, dress, diet, recreation, literature, the press, philanthropy, education, religion, and other related topics.

Learn about one of the United States' most important symbols of liberty, the Declaration of Independence; exploring how and why it was created, the Revolutionary war, and more.

Introduces the history of the Declaration of Independence.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the Articles of Confederation.

Explains the challenges faced by the Founders of the United States to create a prosperous democracy and a fair and free government.

Describes the life of Robert Livingston, including his involvement in the American Revolution, the building of New York State, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.

Examines the Articles of Confederation and the birth of the United States.