LH0721 Jefferson and the Declaration
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In this episode, Andrew Cecchinato examines some of the ideas behind the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence. In particular, he focuses on Jefferson's thoughts on tyranny and how these were influenced by the medieval European tradition.
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