The Wisdom of Thomas JeffersonCitadel Press, 2003 - Počet stran: 251 Statesman. Diplomat. Politician. Scholar. Inventor. Architect. There is no shortage of words to describe America's third president and true Renaissance man, Thomas Jefferson. As the author of the Declaration of Independence, he stands at the heart of the American experiment; his writings and ideas mark him as a draftsman of the American experience. Now, in The Wisdom of Thomas Jefferson, this powerful advocate of liberty comes to life through his own eloquent words. Here is the Thomas Jefferson who oversaw the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis/Clark exploration, established diplomatic relations with Great Britain, prohibited the importation of slaves, and grappled with his own contested election to the presidency. Here, too, is the gifted scholar and architect, a man who advanced the education of America by founding the University of Virginia while also designing and building his renowned plantation, Monticello. Drawing upon Jefferson's prolific body of letters and writings, this revealing book chronicles the birth and infancy of our democracy and provides fascinating insight into Jefferson's relationships with such historical luminaries as George Washington, James Madison, and his rival and colleague John Adams. Provocative and inspiring, challenging and informative, The Wisdom of Thomas Jefferson lets readers know this man of conviction, principle, and deep thought as someone who not only forged the spirit of our country but whose actions and ideas continue to influence us today. Book jacket. |
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The American Revolution | 1 |
Art and Architecture | 18 |
Character Sketches | 25 |
Domestic Policy | 38 |
Education | 50 |
Family and Friends | 60 |
Finance | 83 |
Government | 107 |
Native Americans | 144 |
The Presidency | 170 |
Religion | 189 |
Science and Invention | 203 |
Slavery | 218 |
The Declaration of Independence | 231 |
Memorandum Services of Jefferson | 241 |
Epitaph 248 | |
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