Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation

Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 1106
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ISBN-10 : 9780199840526
ISBN-13 : 0199840520
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Book Synopsis Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation by : Merrill D. Peterson

Download or read book Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation written by Merrill D. Peterson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1986-09-11 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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