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Recent biographies of Thomas Jefferson have stressed the sphinxlike puzzles of his character'famous champion of freedom yet lifelong slaveholder, foe of miscegenation yet secret lover of a beautiful slave for 30 years, aristocrat yet fervent advocate of government by the people. E.M. Halliday's absorbing and lucid portrait recognizes these and other puzzles about this great founder, but shows us how understandable they can be in light of his personal and social circumstances. Halliday takes readers deep into Jefferson's private life'exploring his childhood, his literary taste, and his unconventional religious thinking and moral philosophy. Here, too, are his adamant opinions on women, the evolution of his ideas on democracy and freedom of expression, and fresh insights into his relationship with Sally Hemings. Read more... Abstract: Recent biographies of Thomas Jefferson have stressed the sphinxlike puzzles of his character'famous champion of freedom yet lifelong slaveholder, foe of miscegenation yet secret lover of a beautiful slave for 30 years, aristocrat yet fervent advocate of government by the people. E.M. Halliday's absorbing and lucid portrait recognizes

Who reads Understanding Thomas Jefferson?

Author

E. M. Halliday

Publisher

HarperCollins e-Books

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780060957612

Category

history

Subjects

Memoir, Political Science, Fiction

Rating

3.64 / 5 (124 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14