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Thomas Jefferson (American Presidents)

by Joyce Appleby

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Publisher Comments:

An illuminating analysis of the man whose name is synonymous with American democracy

Few presidents have embodied the American spirit as fully as Thomas Jefferson. He was the originator of so many of the founding principles of American democracy. Politically, he shuffled off the centralized authority of the Federalists, working toward a more diffuse and minimalist leadership. He introduced the bills separating church and state and mandating free public education. He departed from the strict etiquette of his European counterparts, appearing at state dinners in casual attire and dispensing with hierarchical seating arrangements. Jefferson initiated the Lewis and Clark expedition and seized on the the crucial moment when Napoleon decided to sell the Louisiana Territory, thus extending the national development. In this compelling examination, distinguished historian Joyce Appleby captures all of the richness of Jefferson's character and accomplishments.

Synopsis:

An illuminating analysis of the man whose name is synonymous with American democracy. In this compelling examination, distinguished historian Appleby captures all of the richness of Jefferson's character and accomplishments.

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-173) and index.
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About the Author

Joyce Appleby is a professor of history at UCLA. Specializing in the study of early America, she is the author of Inheriting the Revolution: The First Generation of Americans and Liberalism and Republicanism in the Historical Imagination. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Table of Contents

A Pivotal Election — Defining His Presidency — Interpreting the Constitution in a Republican Fashion — A Painful Reelection — Contest for the West — Foreign Policy Proves a Quagmire — Coming to Terms with Thomas Jefferson — Epilogue.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780805069242
Editor:
Schlesinger, Arthur Meier, Jr.
Publisher:
Times Books
Editor:
Schlesinger, Arthur M.
Editor:
Schlesinger, Arthur Meier, Jr.
Author:
Appleby, Joyce
Author:
Schlesinger, Arthur M.
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Political
Subject:
Historical - U.S.
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Presidents
Subject:
Presidents & Heads of State
Subject:
Presidents -- United States.
Subject:
Jefferson, Thomas
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
First Times
Series:
American Presidents Series
Series Volume:
no. 2002-1232-1
Publication Date:
February 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
825x575x75 79
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