A Revolutionary Idea: A Short History of the Declaration of Independence

A Revolutionary Idea: A Short History of the Declaration of Independence swiftly and vividly tells how scribbled pages, stuffed with Enlightenment ideas and ideals, as well as complaints and grievances, came to be the one-page founding document of a new nation—one whose method of creation was utterly unique and unprecedented. Compact, lively, and accessible, A Revolutionary Idea features archival images, historical maps, and new artwork to convey the story of the Declaration of Independence in fresh and compelling ways. Softcover, 80 pages. Published by The Library of Congress.