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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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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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