{"product_id":"americas-first-war","title":"America''s First War","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence represents an opportunity to reconsider the United States of America's founding document. In \u003ci\u003eAmerica's First War: The Military History of the Declaration of Independence\u003c\/i\u003e, a gathering of expert scholars boldly reinterprets the declaration, encouraging readers to remember that this foundational document was written during a war. Far from an abstract philosophical treatise on liberty, this groundbreaking collection argues that the Declaration of Independence was crafted to achieve practical military objectives, a calculated move to legitimize armed rebellion and attract foreign military support, particularly from France and Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on diplomatic correspondence, military records, and contemporary political writings, the book reveals how the Declaration functioned as a rallying cry to galvanize domestic support for the Revolutionary War. It also uncovers the deliberate rhetorical choices made by Thomas Jefferson and the Continental Congress to frame the colonies as a sovereign nation worthy of international recognition and military alliances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy reframing the Declaration as a wartime instrument rather than a purely ideological manifesto, this work challenges traditional narratives and opens new avenues for understanding the American Revolution. \u003ci\u003eAmerica's First War\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the complex interplay between warfare and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495557570933,"sku":"9798895271193","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798895271193.jpg?v=1786618226","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/americas-first-war","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}