Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation - A Biography

Zusatztext Covers Jefferson's entire life with remarkable thoroughness. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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.

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• Authors: Merrill D. Peterson, Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor of History Merrill D (University of Virginia (Emeritus) University of Virginia University of Virginia University of Virginia University of Virginia University of Virginia University of Virginia University of Virg Peterson, Peterson Merrill D.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.09.1986
• EAN: 9780195019094
• ISBN: 978-0-19-501909-4
• No. of pages: 1088
• Series: Galaxy Books; Galaxy Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, c 1500 onwards to present day, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Archaeology, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, History and Archaeology, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, C 1700 To C 1800, c 1765 to 1783 (American Revolutionary period)