Hitchens, Christopher

Thomas Jefferson: Author of America (Eminent Lives)

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ISBN 13:
9780060837068
author:
Hitchens, Christopher
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harper Perennial
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
19.8 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
Genre:
United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) Biography & Autobiography
Condition:
New
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Thomas Jefferson, a man of contradictions, left an indelible mark on American history. In this thought-provoking biography, Christopher Hitchens offers a fresh perspective on the life of the Founding Father, revealing a complex figure torn between his ideals and the harsh realities of his time. Hitchens masterfully weaves together the threads of Jefferson's life, exposing the tensions between his eloquent words and his actions. From his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence to his struggles with the issue of slavery, Jefferson's story is one of intriguing paradoxes and profound insight. With intelligence, wit, and eloquence, Hitchens presents a nuanced portrait of a pivotal figure, shedding new light on the tumultuous era in which he lived.

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