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Private Jefferson - Perspectives from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society (Hardcover): Ondine LeBlanc

Private Jefferson - Perspectives from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society (Hardcover)

Ondine LeBlanc

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One of U.S. history's most eminent figures, Thomas Jefferson is as elusive as he is revered. The Private Jefferson opens a window onto the third president's inner life by exploring the single largest cache of Thomas Jefferson's private papers, held--to the surprise of many--at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Essays by Peter S. Onuf (""The State of the World: Thomas Jefferson's Political Vision""), Andrea Wulf (""Revolutionary Gardens: Jefferson, Politics, and Plants""), and Henry Adams (""The Architectural Jefferson: The Draftsman and His Ideals"") underscore aspects of Jefferson's character--his unusual creativity and less frequently studied perspectives on the world--rather than retelling the well-known achievements of his political career. The qualities that come to the forefront are, instead, the principles, passions, and faith that suffused his actions as a statesman, including his love of the natural world as well as his lifelong effort to find a balance between his role on an international stage and his need for a domestic retreat, a reverie for study and experimentation. Generously illustrated with full color reproductions of architectural drawings, letters, and other manuscripts, this volume is published as a companion to the exhibition The Private Jefferson: From the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Both exhibition and book celebrate the society's 225th year.

General

Imprint: Massachusetts Historical Society
Country of origin: United States
Release date: March 2016
Editors: Ondine LeBlanc
Dimensions: 267 x 238 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 978-1-936520-09-1
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General
Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership
Books > History > American history > General
Books > Biography > General
LSN: 1-936520-09-5
Barcode: 9781936520091

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