The Hemingses of Monticello

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An American Family

By Annette Gordon-Reed

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The Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-Reed explores the intertwined lives of the Hemings family, an enslaved family at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate. The book delves into the complex dynamics and relationships between the Hemingses and Jefferson, offering insights into the broader context of slavery and American history during that time. Through meticulous research, it paints a vivid picture of the family's resilience and their significant yet often overlooked impact on history.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in American history, particularly the untold stories of enslaved families and their complex relationships with prominent figures like Thomas Jefferson. It offers a detailed exploration of the Hemings family, providing rich insights into the dynamics of power, freedom, and racial identity during a pivotal era in American history.

The Hemingses of Monticello

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize
Winner of the National Book Award
New York Times Bestseller
#1 on Esquire's List of the 50 Best Biographies of All Time

"[A] commanding and important book." —Jill Lepore, The New Yorker

Description

The Hemingses of Monticello is an epic work that tells the story of the Hemingses, a slave family whose close blood ties to American president Thomas Jefferson had been systematically edited out from American history until very recently.

This book sets the family's compelling saga against the backdrop of Revolutionary America, Paris on the eve of its own revolution, 1970s Philadelphia, and plantation life at Monticello. Much anticipated, it promises to be the most important history of an American slave family ever written.

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Annette Gordon-Reed's The Hemingses of Monticello unveils the complex history of the Hemings family at the Monticello estate, highlighting the intricate dynamics of slavery and relationships with Thomas Jefferson. The book is praised for its meticulous research and powerful portrayal of the family's significance, providing a comprehensive and poignant account of a critical chapter in American history. Through its compelling narrative, the work challenges fixed notions of racial heritage and offers insight into America's past.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393337761

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 37 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 977g

Pages: 816

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About the Author

Annette Gordon-Reed is the author of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hemingses of Monticello and is Charles Warren Professor of American Legal History at Harvard Law School. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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