Edward J. Larson in Conversation about Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Edward J. Larson offers a timely and compelling look at the pivotal year that gave birth to the United States in Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. From the revolutionary ideas of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense to the soaring ideals of the Continental Congress and the dramatic military battles that shaped the fledgling nation, Larson traces how Americans moved from loyal subjects to architects of an independent republic. Combining vivid storytelling with keen historical insight, this session explores the sacrifices, struggles, and ideas that made 1776 a year that continues to resonate — and why its lessons remain vital today.
- Book: Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
- Book Type: Non Fiction
- Author: Edward J. Larson
- Moderator: Jeremi Suri
- Book Signing: 2:00 PM at The Main Book Signing Tent