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<p><P><b>An illuminating analysis of the man whose name is synonymous with American democracy</b><P>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 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.</p> <h3>Publishers Weekly</h3> <p>Thomas Jefferson, so multifaceted and long-lived, tries the skills of most who venture to write his biography, especially a short one like this. But UCLA historian Appleby (Inheriting the

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Author

Joyce Oldham Appleby; Arthur M Schlesinger, Jr

Publisher

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780805069235

Category

history

Subjects

Memoir, Fiction, Political Science

Rating

3.84 / 5 (296 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13