Thomas Jefferson - Hardcover

Name: Thomas Jefferson - Hardcover
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by Joyce Appleby

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by Joyce Appleby (Author), Arthur M. Jr. Schlesinger (Editor)

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 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.

Author Biography

Joyce Appleby was 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.

Number of Pages: 208

Dimensions: 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN

Publication Date: February 01, 2003

ISBN	9780805069242
Author	Joyce Appleby
Publisher	Times Books
Genre	Biography
Format	Hardcover
Published	February 2003
Language	ENG- English
Pages	208
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print