Summary:
The book offers a sweeping exploration of American history from 1492 to the present, weaving political, social, and cultural threads to examine the ideals and contradictions of the nation. It critically assesses the concepts of truth and justice, and how they have been shaped and reshaped throughout the United States' evolution.
Key points:
1. "These Truths" Concept: The book's title refers to the Declaration of Independence's principles of political equality, natural rights, and people's sovereignty. Lepore sees these as America's guiding principles.
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