books:

	Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Benson J. Lossing WallBuilder Press, 1995 average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
	for more information click here

highly recommended

for more information click here

The topic of this work was also of great interest. One thing that struck me was the familiarity of the names. Counties streets, schools all sorts of things have very similar names. Also the amount that these men gave for all of us to enjoy what we do today is astounding. For anyone interested in the founding of the USA this is an excellent read. The book also contains chapters on the articles of confederation, stamp act and the constitution

for more information click here

LIVES OF SIGNERS OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

This is an invaluable source of historical perspective on the Declaration of Independence itself as well as the lives of the signers. For anyone interested in the history surrounding the American Revolution it is a must.
It should be in every school library in the nation and the world.




Excellent inspirational book

This is an excellent and inspirational book. Reading of the dedication and sacrifice of the men who literally staked their lives and fortunes to found our nation is humbling and should inspire in us a wealth of gratitude. I heartily recommend this book to every American.

for more information click here

56 men who changed the course of history!

Ever wonder what happened to those men to which we, as Americans, are so deeply indebted who signed a document stating that they were willing to sacrifice their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor? Well, according to the historical accounts presented in this book, many of those men we commonly refer to as the Founding Fathers, actually did sacrifice greatly to help establish and preserve this great nation and the fact that far too little is known of their great sacrifices is a tragedy in itself.

The book walks through the lives of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence in the order in which they signed - from the three delegates from New Hampshire to the signers from Georgia. Obviously some names are familiar such as John Hancock, John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Witherspoon, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. But little is known even about these great men regarding the extent of their personal sacrifice to the cause of this nation.

However, the essence of this book is in examining the lives of those lesser known men who gave up just as much, some even more, in the cause of freedom. Men such as Dr. Matthew Thorton from New Hampshire, who interestingly enough was absent on the Fourth of July when the vote was taken on the adoption of the Declaration, but who, approving of the measure, was subsequently given an opportunity to sign it personally. Many of these men were imprisoned during the Revolutionary War and some even suffered tremendous financial distress as they served as the primary funding for the conflict - several never regained their pre-war financial status and some passed away penniless! Most of the men served in various elected offices following the Revolutionary War - from Governors of their newly created states, to Congressmen or Senators representing their state in the national government.

The book is a wonderful historical display of the importance of these fifty-six men who stood in the gap from just a time as this and did what was necessary to confront and combat tyranny in the face of tremendous personal and professional hardship. It is an outstanding reminder to us all that the freedoms that we have an enjoy are not free - they came at great personal cost to many - and it should be a challenge to every American to continue to invest into the maintenance of this great vision for the world - the land of the free and the home of the brave.

for more information click here

reviews: page 1, 2

products you might be interested in

recommendations

The Conservative's Guide to the American Founding
Must Reads for American Christians & Athiests
Books on America's Christian Heritage
Traditional American School Books
The American History Collection

independence

	Gandhi An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments With Truth The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of ... One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (Annivers The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, ... The Complete Tightwad Gazette

declaration

	The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United ... 1776 Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American ...

lives

	Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So ... Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, ... The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives He Loves Me! Learning to Live In the Father's Affection