This book provides a detailed analysis of the American Declaration of Independence, with a particular focus on the historical context in which it was written. Drawing on primary sources and contemporary accounts, Peter Force and Lord Mahon's work sheds new light on this pivotal moment in American history. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the American Revolution or the history of democracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.