The Essential Jefferson

Through substantial selections from Jefferson's writings--including his earliest writings, Notes on Virginia , and key public papers and personal correspondence--this volume traces the development of his thinking on such fundamental issues as republicanism, constitutionalism, slavery, and the separation of religion from politics. Footnotes identify Jefferson's correspondents and provide useful context.

Riassunto

Traces the development of Jefferson's thinking on fundamental issues as republicanism, constitutionalism, political parties, and the separation of religion from politics. His proposals for the education of women, the emancipation of slaves, and the expatriation of Native Americans are also included in this book.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson
• Con la collaborazione di: Jean M. Yarbrough (Editore)
• Editore: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.03.2006
• EAN: 9780872207479
• ISBN: 978-0-87220-747-9
• Pagine: 328
• Dimensioni: 142 mm x 214 mm x 16 mm
• Peso: 378 g
• Illustrazioni: Illustrations
• Serie: The American Heritage Series
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie