02591nam a2200385 a 4500 ebr10500905 CaPaEBR m u cr cn||||||||| 110328s2012 mau sb 001 0beng d 2011013464 9781444330151 9781444344608 (e-book) CaPaEBR CaPaEBR (OCoLC)767513560 n-us--- E332 .C69 2012eb 973.4/6092 B 22 A companion to Thomas Jefferson [electronic resource] / edited by Francis D. Cogliano. Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. xxi, 622 p. Blackwell companions to American history Includes bibliographical references and index. pt. 1. Jefferson's life and times -- pt. 2. Themes -- pt. 3. Legacy. "A Companion to Thomas Jefferson presents a comprehensive assessment and overview of the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson through a collection of essays grounded in the latest scholarship. Works from more than thirty leading scholars explore specific themes concerning the extraordinary life and times of the influential Founding Father and third U.S. President. Jefferson's wide range of interests and expertise, are explored, along with his lengthy and multifaceted public career. Other essays delve into elements of Jefferson's private life, including his controversial relationship with Sally Hemings. The essays also consider Jefferson and American democracy, slavery, Native Americans, and his writings such as the Summary View of the Rights of British America, The Declaration of Independence, and Notes on the State of Virginia. A Companion to Thomas Jefferson represents a comprehensive portrait of the elusive and contradictory figure who continues to hold sway in the public imagination and occupies a central place in American history"-- Provided by publisher. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Presidents United States Biography. United States Politics and government 1783-1809. Electronic books. local Cogliano, Francis D. ebrary, Inc. Blackwell companions to American history. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10500905 An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view 131719 131719