Informationen zum Autor David Armitage is Professor of History at Harvard University. Klappentext Not only did the Declaration announce the entry of the United States onto the world stage, it became the model for other countries to follow. This unique global perspective demonstrates the singular role of the United States document as a founding statement of our modern world. Zusammenfassung Not only did the Declaration announce the entry of the United States onto the world stage! it became the model for other countries to follow. This unique global perspective demonstrates the singular role of the United States document as a founding statement of our modern world.

Autorentext

David Armitage is Professor of History at Harvard University.

Klappentext

Not only did the Declaration announce the entry of the United States onto the world stage, it became the model for other countries to follow. This unique global perspective demonstrates the singular role of the United States document as a founding statement of our modern world.

Inhalt

Introduction 1. The World in the Declaration of Independence 2. The Declaration of Independence in the World 3. A World of Declarations Conclusion Notes Acknowledgments Index