America Declares Independence
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America Declares Independence by Alan M Dershowitz
The Declaration of Independence as you've never seen it before Some of us cherish it with near-scriptural reverence. Others simply take it for granted. In this contentious new look at the Declaration of Independence, however, celebrated attorney Alan Dershowitz takes America's birth certificate and its principal author, Thomas Jefferson, to task. Dershowitz searches for the sources, history, and underlying reasoning that produced the Declaration and its particular language, from its reference to the Laws of Nature and Nature's God through the long list of complaints against the abuses of King George I. He points out contradictions within the document, notes how the meanings of Jefferson's words have changed over the centuries, and asks many disturbing questions, including:* Where do rights come from?
* Do we have unalienable rights?
* Do rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have any meaning?
* How could slaveowners claim to believe that all men are created equal?
* Is the God of the Declaration the God of the Bible?
* Does the Declaration establish a Christian State?
* Are there Laws of Nature and of Nature's God? Challenging, upsetting, and controversial, this brilliant polemic may anger you, delight you, or force you to reexamine your opinions. One thing's for sure: after reading America Declares Independence, you'll never take the Declaration of Independence for granted again.
Dershowitz, Alan: - Robert S. Mueller III is the special counsel of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and any other matters that arise from his findings. He served as director of the FBI from 2001 to 2013. Mueller, a registered Republican, had dedicated his life to public service and has assembled a decorated criminal justice career. He also served as a Marine in the Vietnam War, and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for heroism. The U.S. Department of Justice has a mission to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. Alan Dershowitz is one of the most famous and celebrated lawyers in America. He was the youngest full professor in Harvard Law School history, where he is now the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus. Dershowitz is the author of numerous bestselling books, including the New York Times bestseller The Case Against Impeaching Trump.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780471264828 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471264822 |
| Title | America Declares Independence |
| Author | Alan M Dershowitz |
| Series | Turning Points In History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Turner Publishing Company |
| Year published | 2003-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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