1743-1826

Provides a broad analysis of the first five presidential administrations and explores the issues which shaped the presidential terms of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.

Shannon Lanier traces his family's relationship to Thomas Jefferson and discusses how his African-American ancestors learned they were related to the founding father.

A photographic history of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's beloved Virginia home, looking at the role of the house and the mountain on which it is built in his life as a farmer, architect, statesman, and president.

Follows the life of Thomas Jefferson from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the third president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Jefferson, and other reference materials.

Presents a biography of Thomas Jefferson, examining aspects of his public and private life, with a focus on his role as designer of America and the person responsible for expanding the country's borders with the Louisiana Purchase.

Discusses the ideological conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and its effect on the development of the newly created United States.

Reconstructs seventeen days in the life of Thomas Jefferson during which the Declaration of Independence was written and edited. Includes reproductions of original manuscripts showing revisions and deletions.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Thomas Jefferson.

Brief biographies of the three Virginians who became "the trumpet, the pen, and the sword of the Revolution.".

Nine-year-old Ellen Wayles Randolph describes her relationship with her grandfather, Thomas Jefferson.