Bernstein, Richard B.

Thomas Jefferson

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ISBN 13:: 9780195181302
author:: Bernstein, Richard B.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 137mm X 205mm
Genre:: American history: c 1800 to c 1900
Condition:: New
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Thomas Jefferson was a man of many roles and contradictions. His epitaph, which he designed himself, reflects his humble approach to greatness: "Author of the Declaration of Independence and of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia." This concise yet insightful biography offers a fresh perspective on this enigmatic American leader. Bernstein synthesizes the scholarship on Jefferson into a swift and evenhanded account, exploring his triumphs, contradictions, and failings. From his luxurious life as a Virginia gentleman to his passionate belief in democracy, from his defense of slavery to his relationship with Sally Hemings, Bernstein sheds light on all aspects of Jefferson's multifaceted personality. This biography illuminates Jefferson's central place in the American enlightenment, revealing the birth of the nation's grand sense of purpose. With a focus on Jefferson's visionary ideas and their enduring impact, this book offers a clear and compelling portrait of one of America's most complex figures.

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