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In pursuit of reason : the life of Thomas Jefferson /

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The authoritative single-volume biography of Thomas Jefferson, perhaps the most significant figure in American history. He was a complex and compelling man: a fervent advocate of democracy who enjoyed the life of a southern aristocrat and owned slaves, a revolutionary who became president, a believe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cunningham, Noble E., Jr., 1926-2007 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Ballantine Books, [1988]
Edition:1st Ballantine books ed.
Series:Southern biography series.
Subjects:
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826
Jefferson, Thomas.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783.
United States > Politics and government > 1789-1809.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1775-1783.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1789-1809.
Politics and government
Presidents.
United States.
1775-1809
Biography
Biographies.
Online Access:Entire Brian O'Connell Collection
Table of Contents:
  • The formative years
  • Public life and private world
  • The road to revolution
  • At Philadelphia
  • Virginia reformer
  • Wartime governor of Virginia
  • Withdrawal, sorrow, and return
  • The scene of Europe
  • Romantic interlude and new adventures
  • Witness to revolution in France
  • First months at the State Department
  • Conflict in Washington's cabinet
  • A trying year
  • Renewal at Monticello
  • Vice-President
  • The election of 1800
  • A president in command
  • Presidential zenith
  • Trials of a second term
  • Closing a political career
  • The sage of Monticello
  • A final legacy.