The Charters of Freedom (Deluxe Illustrated Classics)

A collector's edition of the key founding documents of the United States, distinctively packaged as a deluxe hardcover edition with specially curated inserts throughout.

This exquisitely designed volume collects the U.S. Constitution and other selected foundational American documents instrumental to the creation and defining philosophy of the United States, including the Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers, and Thomas Paine's fiery call to action, Common Sense. Together, these texts trace the progress of American democracy, from a hard-won independence from Britain to the establishment of the supreme law of the land.

This edition includes 10 4-color paper replica of important letters, documents, and other artifacts of American history, tucked in parchment paper envelopes throughout the book, including:

1. The Constitution of the United States
2. The Declaration of Independence
3. The Bill of Rights
4. The Treaty of Paris
5. Map of the original 13 colonies
6. The Gettysburg Address
7. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution
8. "The Star-Spangled Banner" sheet music
9. Planofthe SiegeofYorktown
10. Map of the Battle of Bunker Hill