| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 1072 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, facsimiles, plans, portraits |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; One: Prologue to Fame; Two: Philosopher of Revolution; Three: Virginia Reformer; Four: War Governor; Five: Withdrawal and Return: Congressman; Six: Minister to France; Seven: Secretary of State; Eight: Withdrawal and Return: Vice President; Nine: President: First Administration; Ten: President: Second Administration; Eleven: Sage of Monticello; Select Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
The definitive life of Jefferson in one volume, this biography relates Jefferson's private life and thought to his prominent public position and reveals the rich complexity of his development. As Peterson explores the dominant themes guiding Jefferson's career--democracy, nationality, and enlightenment--and Jefferson's powerful role in shaping America, he simultaneously tells the story of nation coming into being |
| Analysis |
United States Jefferson, Thomas Biographies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 1011-1047) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
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| SUBJECT |
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 fast |
| Subject |
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
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HISTORY -- State & Local -- General.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199772223 |
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0199772223 |
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