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Merrill D. Peterson
Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation [PDF ebook]
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The definitive life of Jefferson in one volume, this biography relates Jefferson’s private life and thought to his prominent public position and reveals the rich complexity of his development. As Peterson explores the dominant themes guiding Jefferson’s career–democracy, nationality, and enlightenment–and Jefferson’s powerful role in shaping America, he simultaneously tells the story of nation coming into being.

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Språk Engelska ● Formatera PDF ● ISBN 9780199772223 ● Utgivare Oxford University Press ● Publicerad 1970 ● Nedladdningsbara 6 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 2281899 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM

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