American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson - Hardcover

Ellis, Joseph J.

 
9780679444909: American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson

Synopsis

The author of Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams presents a balanced reassessment of the life, image, and career of Thomas Jefferson, examining his complex personality, controversies about the man and his beliefs, and his accomplishments. 25,000 first printing. Tour.

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About the Author

Joseph J. Ellis is the Ford Foundation Professor of History at Mount Holyoke College. Educated at the College of William and Mary and Yale University, he served as a captain in the army and taught at West Point before coming to Mount Holyoke in 1972. He was Dean of the Faculty there for ten years. Among his previous books is Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams. The author lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts, with his wife Ellen, and three sons.

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