Excerpt from Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson inherited from his father a love of mathematics and of literature. Peter Jefferson had not received a classical education, but he was a diligent reader of a few good books, chiefly Shakespeare, The Spectator, Pope, and Swift and in master ing these he was forming his mind on great literature after the manner of many another Virginian, for the houses of that colony held English books as they held English furniture. The edition of Shakespeare (and it is a handsome one) which Peter J efferson used is still preserved among the heirlooms of his descendants.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the life and career of Thomas Jefferson, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War and the third president of the United States. It provides insights into Jefferson's role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and his contributions to Virginia's legal and educational reforms. The author explores Jefferson's complex views on slavery, highlighting his efforts to promote its abolition while also acknowledging the challenges he faced in balancing his personal beliefs with the political realities of his time. The book offers a nuanced portrait of Jefferson's character, examining his strengths and weaknesses as both a leader and a human being. It sheds light on the complexities of the early American republic and the enduring legacy of one of its most influential founding fathers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331334262_0
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