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Tag Archives: Thomas Jefferson
Revolutionary Characters
Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different© 2006 Gordon S. Woods352 pages Revolutionary Characters reviews the lives of several of the United States’ founding fathers to examine how the personal strengths and ambitions of these men allowed them to play … Continue reading
Jefferson
Jefferson: A Novel© 1998 William Brant448 pages In the late 1780s, William Short put pen to paper to create a biography of his boss and mentor, Thomas Jefferson. Then serving as ambassador to France, Jefferson was already a seasoned American … Continue reading
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Tagged America, American Revolution, France, French Revolution, historical fiction, Thomas Jefferson
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American Sphinx
American Sphinx: the Character of Thomas Jefferson© 1998 Joseph Ellis464 pages Principle author of the Declaration of Independence, partial broker of the Franco-American alliance, third president — there is no denying Thomas Jefferson’s pivotal place within the revolution. He is … Continue reading
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Tagged American Revolution, biography, Hail to the Chief, Joseph Ellis, Thomas Jefferson
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