The Stile of this confederacy--

the long version

"An anthology of American history, from the Mayflower Compact to the present day. 'The Stile of This Confederacy' seeks to foster an informed patriotism through historical literacy. Gathered within are the documents, speeches, declarations, poems, arguments, and songs that have shaped centuries of American life. Here, readers are introduced to the very people who influenced and guided our country's formation--in their own words, rather than an interpretation of their words. With insightful commentary that precedes each selection, this history of the American republic is further brought to life by the inclusion of more than eighty high resolution illustrations interspersed throughout the book." --Publisher description.