Boles, John B.

Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty

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ISBN 13:: 9780465094684
author:: Boles, John B.
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Basic Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 640
Dimensions:: 23.88 x 16 x 4.83 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Historical, Biography
Condition:: New
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Thomas Jefferson, the Architect of American Liberty A comprehensive biography of the most complex Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, is long overdue. John B. Boles' biography offers a fresh perspective on Jefferson's life, revealing the man behind the myth. From his role as politician and political thinker to his passions as an architect, scientist, and bibliophile, Boles sheds new light on Jefferson's multifaceted personality. This biography explores Jefferson's most significant achievements, including the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the Louisiana Purchase, as well as his enduring legacy in American politics. Boles also delves into Jefferson's complex views on race, presenting a nuanced portrait of a tragic figure who struggled to reconcile his ideals with the harsh realities of his time.

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