The documents that inspired the American Revolution and the founding of the nation remain as relevant today as they were almost 250 years ago. We’ve brought together writings that are essential in understanding America’s early years.

Fans of history, philosophy, and politics will love poring over these important volumes. Our custom-printed jacket design features an early Colonial Flag overlain with text and signatures from the Declaration of Independence.

All books are heirloom-quality and published by Library of America.

Includes: 

1. Thomas Paine: Collected Writings
2. American Speeches Vol. 1
3. The Debate on the Constitution: Federalist and Anti-Federalist Speeches, Articles, and Letters During the Struggle over Ratification Vol. 1
4. The Debate on the Constitution: Federalist and Anti-Federalist Speeches, Articles, and Letters During the Struggle over Ratification Vol. 2
   
5. Henry Adams: History of the United States Vol. 1 1801-1809
6. Henry Adams: History of the United States Vol. 2 1809-1817
7. The American Revolution: Writings from the Pamphlet Debate Vol. 1 1764-1772
8. The American Revolution: Writings from the Pamphlet Debate Vol. 2 1773-1776

Please note that books included may change periodically as titles go in and out of print and may differ from those pictured. The sizing of the books may vary.

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