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Bezig met laden... Thomas Jefferson (2003)door Joyce Appleby
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Being an insightful look at some of the major themes of Thomas Jefferson's career and thought. Since this series is supposed to be about presidential administrations, she's off the rez a little in concentrating on Jefferson's philosophies of society and government, but given the nature of the man, it's difficult not to. In terms of the Jefferson administration, she analyzes his successful attempt to undo the Federalist template of government and bureaucracy as well as his attempts at a balanced foreign policy at a time of world war. However, her main concern is to reconcile Jefferson's philosophy of equality for all with how little he accomplished, or even seemed to try and accomplish, to advance the status of such groups as slaves, women, and Indians. She's a friendly guide who asks more questions than she dictates answers to, and the book is pleasant, informative, and thought-provoking. ( ) Of the books in this series that I have read to date, this is by far the weakest. To tell the truth, I could not finish it. The author does not present Jefferson as he was, a man exceptional in both his merits and his flaws, but as the perfect human. In fact, after about fifty pages, I began to wonder if the book was going to end with an account of Jefferson's rising from the dead after three days. I highly recommend the American Presidents series as a whole, but you should buy this one only if you wish to complete your collection. It should not be relied on as a description of a real man. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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An analysis of the political career of Thomas Jefferson considers his efforts for minimalist leadership, mandates for free public education and the separation of church and state, and contributions to national development. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)973.46092History and Geography North America United States Constitutional period (1789-1809) Thomas Jefferson (4 Mar. 1801-4 Mar. 1809) BiographiesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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