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.
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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.
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Very good. NOT ex-library copy, small amount of underlining, FULL LEATHER BINDING. 1072 p. : ill.; 24 cm. Includes Illustrations. Reprint. Originally published: New York: Oxford University Press, c1970. "Collector's notes" (2 p. ) inserted. Includes bibliographical references (p. [1011]-1047) and index.
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Very Good. A definitive biography of Jefferson, this book explores the dominant themes of his career--democracy, nationality, and enlightenment--and reveals his powerful role in shaping America. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 1104 p. Contains: Illustrations. Galaxy Books.
