Declaration of Independence

 In 1776 Thomas Jefferson, a future president authored the most explosive document in the history of America: "The Declaration of Independence", formally severing the link between America and the British state. Michael Hardt, co-author of the groundbreaking "Empire and Multitude", examines this and other texts by Jefferson, arguing that his powerful concept of democracy is, seen through contemporary eyes, a biting critique of the current American administration's tyranny.

Review: "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. It is its natural manure."-Thomas Jefferson