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5 BOOK SET AMERICAN HISTORY THE CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA and Other Classic Documents Brand New Ratified in 1788 as the supreme law of the land, the Constitution of the United States of America is the single most important document in American history. The essential American documents collected in this volume span four centuries and include, in addition to the Constitution and its amendments, the Declaration of Independence, Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty” speech, George Washington’s farewell address, Henry David Thoreau’s essay “Civil Disobedience,” America’s declaration of war following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and numerous presidential inaugural addresses.This special edition features an elegantly designed cover and a durable flexible binding. The beautiful cover has a rustic look that adds to the character of the book. It’s a fantastic addition to any home history library. THE FEDERALIST PAPERSby Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay Brand New The Federalist Papers is a collection of political essays, three United States Founding Fathers intelligently and forcefully advocate the ratification of what became this country’s supreme law. Written by the iconic American statesman, Alexander Hamilton, the original US chief justice, John Jay, and “Father of the Constitution”, James Madison, this compilation of eighty-five articles explains and defends the ideals behind the highest form of law in the United States. These essays were published anonymously in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788, and they foresaw many of the headline-grabbing issues surrounding impeachment, corruption, bureaucracy, and regulation that we read about today. Hailed by Thomas Jefferson as the best commentary ever written on the principles of government, The Federalist Papers is now available in an elegantly designed edition with an elastic closure and a new introduction. Revolutionary classics of political philosophy, these articles are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and anyone with an interest in the formation of societies. The beautiful cover has a rustic look that adds to the character of the book. COMMON SENSE and OTHER WORKS by Thomas Paine Brand NewWhen Thomas Paine published his pamphlet Common Sense over the course of 1775 and 1776 it helped to galvanize the colonists to demand egalitarian government and separation from Great Britain. A bestseller in its day, it is recognized as one of the most important historical documents in the run up to the American Revolution. This volume contains not only the full text of Common Sense, but also the full text of Rights of Man, Paine’s defense of the French Revolution, and the first five pamphlets in his American Crisis series. This special edition features an elegantly designed rustic look cover and a durable flexible binding. It is an indispensable addition to any home history library.THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS & OTHER WORKS by Abraham Lincoln Brand New Abraham Lincoln was one of the most gifted orators of his day, and he wielded words both to incite the American people to the cause of justice and to offer consolation to a country riven by civil war. This omnibus volume features more than fifty speeches, addresses, and letters including “The Gettysburg Address,” his memorial to the American Civil War dead; the “Emancipation Proclamation,” which formally ended the institution of slavery when it was signed into law on January 1, 1863; and his now famous “House Divided” speech. This special edition features an elegantly designed rustic look cover and a durable flexible binding. It is an indispensable addition to any home history library. FREDERICK DOUGLASS: SELECTED WORKSby Frederick Douglass Brand NewBorn into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass escaped to freedom in 1838. The publication of his autobiographical Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave in 1845 informed readers of the horrors he endured in servitude and became a leading document of the abolitionist cause. This volume includes, in addition to his famous narrative, fourteen selected addresses and orations, including “My Escape from Slavery,” “Letter to His Old Master,” and the famous “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.”This special edition features an elegantly designed rustic look cover and a durable flexible binding. It is an indispensable addition to any home history library. Send these books as a gift! We ship these items in gift quality condition with no price stickers or other markings. Buy with confidence from an established seller – we have over 15 years of eBay sales experience and more than 20,000 ratings!Shipped from a smoke-free, temperature controlled environment To see more great items and Value Packs at terrific prices, please visit our ebay store