Declaration

Name: Declaration
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing
Price: 36.99 AUD
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The Story of American Independence

Author: Robert P. Watson

Read by: Jason Keller

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Format
Digital Audiobook

Duration
08:30.00

Available: 30th April 2026

Digital Audiobook

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Declaration uncovers the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history.

Robert 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.

Drawing from a wealth of primary sources—including letters, diaries, newspapers, and diplomatic communiques—Watson reconstructs the debates, drafts, and drama that surrounded the Declaration's creation.
Complete with a unique look into the influence of women, enslaved individuals, and indigenous peoples, Declaration 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.