This elegant hardcover volume features the historical documents that shaped the founding of the United States, providing an intimate look at the early days of democracy in this country. With critical documentation that informed the nation’s development, this book provides deep insights into democracy and the democratic process. This beautiful reference contains the complete text of two documents every American and citizen of the world should read: The Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the United States of America, including All 27 amendments It also contains a comprehensive analytical index of the original Constitution and all its ratified amendments, for when you’re looking for a specific topic or section.On July 4, 1776, in the midst of the Revolutionary War, the thirteen colonies of the United States ratified a document that would later be known as the Declaration of Independence. In it, the Continental Congress and the people it represented declared they we