{"product_id":"declaration-the-story-of-american-independence-9798216371557","title":"Declaration: The Story of American Independence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeclaration\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobert P. Watson delves into the complex and often misunderstood origins of the Declaration, revealing how a series of missteps by the British Crown, shifting colonial sentiments, and a convergence of enlightened thinkers led to a revolutionary moment that changed the course of history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from a wealth of primary sources-including letters, diaries, newspapers, and diplomatic communiqués-Watson reconstructs the debates, drafts, and drama that surrounded the Declaration's creation.\u003cbr\u003eComplete with a unique look into the influence of women, enslaved individuals, and indigenous peoples, \u003ci\u003eDeclaration\u003c\/i\u003e brings to light the diverse cast of characters and perspectives that shaped the American experiment. It explores the document's philosophical roots, its political impact, and the enduring struggle to realize its lofty promises of liberty and equality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert P. Watson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.97h x 6.33w x 1.15d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798216371557\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Watson holds the titles Distinguished Professor of American History, Avron Fogelman Research Professor, and Assistant Director of the Center for Citizenship \u0026amp; Civility at Lynn University and was formerly Senior Fellow with the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship. His publications include over 40 books on topics in politics and history, including, most recently \u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eGeorge Washington's Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and Nation\u003c\/i\u003e (2021), winner of the Gold Medal in History at the Independence Publishers Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Robert P. Watson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47674830127261,"sku":"9798216371557","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5aa83ac8-5e87-413e-9f97-b2d10dd601c4.jpg?v=1771913757","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/declaration-the-story-of-american-independence-9798216371557","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}