Books with title Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson describes the life of a man who, for more than a century, made himself a central figure in American history as a politician, statesman, scientist, philosopher and architect.This biographical work covers his political career, starting with Jefferson's participation in the American Revolution, and extending to his service as Secretary of State,Vice-president and third President of the United States (1801-1909).

Thomas Jefferson is justly remembered as one of the great presidents of American history. Yet his greatest accomplishments--the Louisiana Purchase, the First Barbary War, the Lewis and Clark expedition--almost all came in his first term in office. His second term saw a sharp reversal of fortunes, as catastrophe engulfed the nation and Jefferson slunk out of office, never to play a role in public affairs again. While always giving a great man his due, this new biography explores the darker side of Jefferson's political legacy, examining how the flaws in both his personality and ideology led the nation to the brink of war and dissolution. It tells how Jefferson tossed aside legal norms in his pursuit of rival judges and his own vice president, and how his 1807 Embargo Act devastated the national economy, heightened section divisions, and made a subsequent war with Great Britain all but inevitable. Only when we understand the damage that Jefferson did to America, as well as his many achievements, can we begin to grapple with the complex legacy of our nation's most complex president. "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson Buy Now and Read the True Story of Thomas Jefferson... Thank you in advance for buying our book. We know you'll love it!

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As a young revolutionary armed with knowledge and conviction, Thomas Jefferson helped forge a nation dedicated to freedom. Writer of the Declaration of Independence, he represented the new republic abroad as ambassador and served as its first Secretary of State under George Washington. Elected America's third president, Jefferson expanded its western frontiers to the Pacific Ocean while establishing a legacy of liberty that lives today.