Discusses the story of the Hemingses, an American slave family that had blood ties to Thomas Jefferson, who had an intimate relationship with Sally Hemings, his slave, and covers how the family of Elizabeth Hemings and John Wayles came under ownership to Jefferson through his marriage to Martha Wayles.
Traces the life of the Virginia politician, American diplomat, and United States president and examines the domestic and foreign issues dominating his career.
the origin and influence of America's founding document : featuring the Albert H. Small Declaration of Independence Collection
Dupont, Christian Yves
2008
Contains essays from David Armitage, Pauline Maier, Robert M. S. McDonald, and Robert G. Parkinson on the Declaration of Independence and features biographical information on the Declaration signers and illustrations from the collection at the University of Virginia.
A biography of the versatile American known for his accomplishments as inventor, architect, musician, diplomat, scientific farmer, political philosopher, author of the Declaration of Independence, and President of the United States.
Presents a biography of Thomas Jefferson that illuminates Jefferson's roles as a family man, politician, and president. Discusses how Jefferson's understanding of power and human nature allowed him to develop powerful new ideas and find the will to succeed and win. Includes full-color and black-and-white illustrations.
Contains thirty-four original essays from the personal letters and documents of Thomas Jefferson on themes of patriotism, liberty, hope, humility, and gratitude including his famous "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" phrase of the Declaration of Independence.
Washington, Adams, Jefferson : invention of a nation
Vidal, Gore
2003
Profiles George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, the three most influential figures in the formation of the United States, discussing the role each played in the birth of the nation.
