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"Most Blessed of the Patriarchs"

Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination
By Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter S. Onuf
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Most Blessed of the Patriarchs by Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter S. Onuf delves into the complex life of Thomas Jefferson. This biography explores his personal and political worlds, providing insight into his philosophies, contradictions, and the era that shaped him. The authors paint a detailed portrait of Jefferson's efforts to define himself and his place in the new American republic.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in the complex legacy of Thomas Jefferson, exploring his vision of slavery and freedom through a nuanced lens. It's perfect for readers fascinated by American history and those looking to understand Jefferson's contradictory character and philosophical ideals.

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"Most Blessed of the Patriarchs"

A ground-breaking historical work that explicates Thomas Jefferson’s vision of himself, the American Revolution, Christianity, slavery and race.

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Hailed by critics and embraced by readers, Most Blessed of the Patriarchs is one of the richest and most insightful accounts of Thomas Jefferson in a generation.

Following her Pulitzer Prize–winning The Hemingses of Monticello, Annette Gordon-Reed has teamed with Peter S. Onuf to present a provocative and absorbing character study, "a fresh and layered analysis" (New York Times Book Review) that reveals our third president as "a dynamic, complex and oftentimes contradictory human being" (Chicago Tribune).

Gordon-Reed and Onuf fundamentally challenge much of what we thought we knew, and through their painstaking research and vivid prose, create a portrait of Jefferson as he might have painted himself, one "comprised of equal parts sun and shadow" (Jane Kamensky).

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Most Blessed of the Patriarchs by Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter S. Onuf is praised for its insightful exploration of Thomas Jefferson's complexities, attempting to reconcile the contradictions in his life for contemporary readers. Renowned scholars, the authors delve into Jefferson's evolving outlooks and character, offering a fresh analysis that engages both academics and history enthusiasts. The work is acknowledged as a powerful portrait of Jefferson's mind, shedding light on how he could balance his roles as a republican statesman and a plantation owner with conviction rather than hypocrisy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631492518

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Liveright Publishing Corporation

Illustration: 15 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 400

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American & Canadian History Annette Gordon-Reed Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Peter S. Onuf Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Annette Gordon-Reed is the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University. The author of Pulitzer Prize–winning The Hemingses of Monticello, she lives in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Peter S. Onuf is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia. He lives in Portland, Maine, and Virginia.

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