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The Life And Times Of John Dickinson 1732-1808

The Life And Times Of John Dickinson 1732-1808

Stille, Charles J.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1162971037
ISBN13: 9781162971032
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Times of John Dickinson 1732-1808 is a biographical book written by Charles J. Stille. The book is a detailed account of the life of John Dickinson, an American lawyer, politician, and Founding Father who played a significant role in the American Revolution. The book starts by providing a brief background of Dickinson's family and early life, including his education at the College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania) and his legal training in London. The author then delves into Dickinson's political career, which began in the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1764, and his role in drafting the Declaration of Rights and Grievances, which protested against the Stamp Act.The book also covers Dickinson's involvement in the Continental Congress, where he played a crucial role in drafting the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States. The author provides a detailed account of Dickinson's political beliefs, which were rooted in the idea of constitutionalism and the need for a strong central government to maintain order and protect individual rights.In addition to Dickinson's political career, the book also covers his personal life, including his marriage to Mary Norris and his relationship with his children. The author also explores Dickinson's writings, including his famous Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, which were instrumental in shaping public opinion against British taxation policies.Overall, The Life and Times of John Dickinson 1732-1808 provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of America's most important Founding Fathers. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or law.Biography Of This Politician And Author Of Letters From A Pennsylvania Farmer, Who Found Himself Caught In The Midst Of Divided Loyalties During The American Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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