Meacham, Jon
Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812979480
- author:
- Meacham, Jon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 800
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.8 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A big, grand exploration of Thomas Jefferson's life and legacy, this biography brings to light an extraordinary man and his remarkable times. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham humanizes Jefferson, revealing him as a complex figure driven by passions for women, family, science, architecture, and more. Through extensive research in archives across the US, England, and France, as well as unpublished transcripts of Jefferson's presidential papers, Meacham presents a nuanced portrait of a leader who successfully navigated the challenges of his time. This biography shows how Jefferson strove to realize his vision for popular government in America, despite fierce opposition, and how he endured and won as a political leader. Jefferson's story remains relevant today, resonating with readers as he led his nation through tumultuous partisanship and external threats.
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