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Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought Ser.: Jefferson : Political Writings by Thomas Jefferson (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is among the most important and controversial of American political thinkers. Joyce Appleby and Terence Ball have selected the most important of Jeffersons numerous writings, setting out his views on topics such as revolution, slavery and the role of women. The texts are supported by a concise introduction, suggestions for further reading and short biographies of key figures, all providing invaluable assistance to the student encountering Jeffersons thought for the first time.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521648416
ISBN-139780521648417
eBay Product ID (ePID)755675
Product Key Features
Number of Pages684 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameJefferson : Political Writings
Publication Year1999
SubjectGeneral, Presidents & Heads of State, American Government / General
TypeTextbook
AuthorThomas Jefferson
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography
SeriesCambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Weight30.5 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN98-040304
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal973.4/6/092
Table Of ContentPreface; Introduction; Chronology; Biographical synopses; A note on sources; Bibliographical note; 1. A private man in public life; 2. Natural law, natural right and revolution; 3. Self-government; 4. Moral sense, civic education and freedom of the press; 5. The Constitutions of Virginia and France; 6. The US Constitution; 7. Religious liberty and toleration; 8. Political parties; 9. Race and slavery; 10. Native Americans; 11. Women (not) in politics; 12. Law of Nations; 13. Innovation and progress; 14. Relations between generations; Appendices; Index.
SynopsisThomas Jefferson is among the most important and controversial of American political thinkers: his influence (libertarian, democratic, participatory, and agrarian-republican) is still felt today. A prolific writer, Jefferson left 18,000 letters, Notes on the State of Virginia, an Autobiography, and numerous other papers. Joyce Appleby and Terence Ball have selected the most important of these for presentation in the Cambridge Texts series: Jefferson's views on topics such as revolution, self-government, the role of women and African-American and Native Americans emerge to give a fascinating insight into a man who owned slaves, yet advocated the abolition of slavery. The texts are supported by a concise introduction, suggestions for further reading and short biographies of key figures, all providing invaluable assistance to the student encountering the breadth and richness of Jefferson's thought for the first time., The key writings of the author of the Declaration of Independence are presented in a clear and accessible format., Author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is among the most important and controversial of American political thinkers. Joyce Appleby and Terence Ball have selected the most important of Jefferson's numerous writings, setting out his views on topics such as revolution, slavery and the role of women. The texts are supported by a concise introduction, suggestions for further reading and short biographies of key figures, all providing invaluable assistance to the student encountering Jefferson's thought for the first time., The author of the American Declaration of Independence, Jefferson is among the most important and controversial of American political thinkers. This volume offers a new introduction and a careful selection of his key writings, arranged thematically to cover such topics as race, women and slavery.
LC Classification NumberJC176 .J4 1999
