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The Road to Monticello - The Life of Thomas Jefferson (Hardcover)
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The Road to Monticello - The Life of Thomas Jefferson (Hardcover)
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The sheer variety of Jefferson's many pursuits-he was an inventor,
horticulturist, statesman, architect, and philosopher, among many
other things-almost mask the singularity of his genius. But there
is little doubt that our third president was also one of America's
greatest intellectuals. This superb new biography focuses on
Jefferson's intellectual and literary life. It follows Jefferson's
education from adolescence to adulthood, examines his interests,
and gives new interpretations of his writings. Early writings,
including A Summary View of the Rights of British America, the
Declaration of Independence, and Notes on the State of Virginia are
analyzed in depth. Hayes also provides substantial coverage of
Jefferson's professional, social, and literary activities in Paris
and his travels through Europe. He devotes a chapter to the time he
served as secretary of state and his publication, The Anas, an
extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at George Washington's
presidency. His tenure as vice-president and president is
considered in light of the ideas and relationships that were most
salient for him during those crucial years. Separate chapters treat
his correspondence with John Adams, the formation of the Library of
Congress and his retirement library, The Life and Morals of Jesus
of Nazareth, The Autobiography, and the founding of the University
of Virginia. Overall, the biography offers an intimate portrait of
the life of the mind that Jefferson cultivated and dreamed of one
day developing to its full potential while in retirement at
Monticello.
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