Onuf, Peter S.
The Mind of Thomas Jefferson
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813926117
- author:
- Onuf, Peter S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Virginia Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 281
- Genre:
- Politics Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mind of Thomas Jefferson by Peter S. Onuf offers a fresh perspective on one of America's founding fathers. This collection of essays challenges common interpretations of Jefferson and instead seeks to understand him within his own time and context.
Onuf argues that historians must look beyond contemporary agendas and examine Jefferson's language and life through the lens of his own era. By doing so, he reveals a more nuanced understanding of Jefferson's character, particularly in relation to his views on slavery. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider their connection to one of America's most complex figures.
This book helps redefine our understanding of Jefferson and his time, as well as American nationhood. With its unique approach, it is a valuable contribution to the study of American history and politics.
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