Thomas Jefferson

The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson (eBook, ePUB)

An Intimate Portrait of a Founding Father's Life and Legacy
Redaktion: Washington, Henry Augustine

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson is a profound reflection on the life and thoughts of one of America'Äôs Founding Fathers. This intricate text serves as both a personal narrative and a political manifesto, detailing Jefferson's philosophies on governance, religion, and education, while simultaneously providing insight into the formative years of the United States. Written in an eloquent, yet accessible style, Jefferson's prose is marked by a clarity that belies the complex ideas it conveys. The work stands as a valuable document in American literature, situating itself amidst the Enlightenment ideals that shaped democratic thought in the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an influential statesman, diplomat, and philosopher, serving as the third President of the United States. His deeply-rooted commitment to liberty and self-governance informed his writings and policies. Jefferson's experiences as a farmer, architect, and political leader provided a rich backdrop for this autobiography, where he grapples with the moral contradictions of slavery, the importance of education, and the necessity of revolution against tyranny. This meticulously crafted autobiography is not only essential for understanding Jefferson the man but is also a key text for anyone interested in the ideals that shaped modern democracy. I highly recommend Jefferson'Äôs autobiography for those seeking to comprehend the philosophical underpinnings of American political thought, as it remains as pertinent today as it was in his era.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547682936
• Artikelnr.: 69542372

Autorenporträt

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, slaver, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights,

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents of The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson: with The
Declaration of Independence, The Louisiana Purchase, Notes on Virginia, And
Other Writings from the 3rd President of the United States (U.S. Heritage)
by Thomas Jefferson
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* The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson
* The Declaration of Independence
* The Louisiana Purchase,
* Notes on Virginia
* Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address
* Letter to Congress Regarding Lewis and Clark Expedition
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
* Thomas Jefferson’s Second Inaugural Address