Bradley J. Birzer, professor of history at Hillsdale College since 1999, is a prolific author and a good friend. He has written books on Russell Kirk, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Dawson, Charles Carroll, and drumming legend Neal Peart. CWR: What do you think is the most remarkable thing about the Declaration of Independence, 250 years after it was written? And what is the most misunderstood or least recognized thing about it? Bradley J.