ISBN: 9780060197933 - Understanding Thomas Jefferson (43 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Recent biographies of Thomas Jefferson have stressed the sphinxlike puzzles of his character -- famous champion of freedom yet lifelong slaveholder, foe of Miscegenation yet secret lover of a beautiful slave for thirty years, aristocrat yet fervent advocate of government by the people. E. M. Halliday's absorbing, compact, and lucid portrait recognizes these and other puzzles about this great founder, but shows us how understandable they can be in the light of his personal and social circumstances and common human experience.Here are all the pivotal episodes of Jefferson's life: the writing of the Declaration of Independence, his years in Paris, his feud with Alexander Hamilton, the surprising Louisiana Purchase, and his post presidential reconciliation with John Adams. But Halliday's account takes readers deeper, into Jefferson's personal, private life, exploring his childhood, his literary taste, and his unconventional religious thinking and moral philosophy. Here, too, are his adamant opinions on women, the evolution of his ideas on democracy and freedom of expression, and fresh insights into his long relationship with Sally Heimings.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Recent biographies of Thomas Jefferson have stressed the sphinxlike puzzles of his character -- famous champion of freedom yet lifelong slaveholder, foe of Miscegenation yet secret lover of a beautiful slave for thirty years, aristocrat yet fervent advocate of government by the people. E. M. Halliday's absorbing, compact, and lucid portrait recognizes these and other puzzles about this great founder, but shows us how understandable they can be in the light of his personal and social circumstances and common human experience.Here are all the pivotal episodes of Jefferson's life: the writing of the Declaration of Independence, his years in Paris, his feud with Alexander Hamilton, the surprising Louisiana Purchase, and his post presidential reconciliation with John Adams. But Halliday's account takes readers deeper, into Jefferson's personal, private life, exploring his childhood, his literary taste, and his unconventional religious thinking and moral philosophy. Here, too, are his adamant opinions on women, the evolution of his ideas on democracy and freedom of expression, and fresh insights into his long relationship with Sally Heimings.…

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: As New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Condition: Good. 1st ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Very Good. 1st ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. unmarked, light shelfwear-NICE Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. some shelfwear/edgewear but still NICE! - may have remainder mark or previous owner's name Standard-sized.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 2nd prt. 8vo, 284 pp.

hardcover. 1st. 8vo, 284 pp., Light spots to fore-edge, else fine Nearly fine copy in fine dust jacket.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. xvi, 286 p. Illustrated. This book examines the complexities and contradictions of Jefferson's life, put in the context of his day. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket is in Very Good condition. No markings. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 284 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The New Yorker hailed E.M.Halliday's biography of Thomas Jefferson: "In crisp, energetic, and occasionally ribald language, Halliday banishes Jefferson the sphinx and gives us, instead, Jefferson the man." His absorbing and lucid portrait recognizes seeming paradoxes in Jefferson's philosophies and habits, but makes them understandable in light of his personal and social circumstances. Halliday takes readers deep into Jefferson's private life—exploring his childhood, his literary taste, his unconventional religious thinking and moral philosophy, his adamant opinions on women, the evolution of his ideas on democracy and freedom of expression, and fresh insights into his relationship with Sally. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover in dust jacket, minor shelf wear, previous owner book plate inside front cover, on excellent copy and reference.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine+. 1st Edition. This is a Very Attractive, clean & bright Thomas Jefferson Biography hardback in Near Fine+ condition with a Near Fine+ jacket. c2001. First edition. 2nd Printing. (A Really nice book for the selective reader). This book is in Great condition and very close to being unread. It is in wonderful condition both inside and out. The Black cover is Very clean & very bright. It has very nice edges with very nice spine ends. The pages are tight & bright & unmarked, no names. The jacket, with price, is also in very nice condition, and hardly any shelf wear. Not a Remainder. Nice Illustrations. 284 Pages. All books are securely packaged and Promptly Mailed. #21704-225.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good -. (2001), 284pp,illus., 1st ed., 2nd printing, light shelfwear to cover, a couple spots to pg edges, slight soiling & edgewear to dj, contents clean.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Stated First Edition With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing. Signature (Not The Author's) On The Ffep, Else Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. dj. 1st. Cloth, dj. Minor shelf-wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 2001. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new, with some shelf/edgewear.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. 2nd Printing; dj w/unclipped price; 284 clean, unmareked pages.

hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: good. First. Illus. 8vo, 1/2 black cloth, d.w. soiled. (New York): HarperCollins, (2001).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Stated first edition. First printing. Unclipped, mylar protected dust jacket. Like new condition except for a slight nudge to the spine's foot. The DJ has no tears or chips. Not a remainder. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy.…