A constellation of great men : exploring the character sketches by Dr. Benjamin Rush of Pennsylvania of the signers of the Declaration of Independence / John R. Vile.
Publisher:
Talbot Publishingan imprint of The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.,
The Declaration of Independence and Benjamin Rush -- Important biographical facts about Benjamin Rush -- The organization and motivation of Rush's character sketches -- Rush's analysis of the delegates' personal qualities and reputations -- Rush's description of the signer's ideals, their rhetoric and their influence within Congress -- Rush's analysis of other Revolutionary figures -- A comparison of the overlapping portraits of William Pierce and Benjamin Rush -- Perpetuating republicanism: the role of education and rehabilitation.
Summary:
"An examination of the sketches written by Benjamin Rush (a delegate to the Second Continental Congress) of almost all of the signers of the Declaration of Independence"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.