Book Review: Thomas Jefferson, The Art of Power

Ever since his death on July 4th, 1826 (50 years to the day after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, I might add), subsequent generations of Americans have appropriated the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson in order to advance agendas and justify arguments.

Aaron KillianOctober 22, 2014Thomas Jefferson, John Meacham, Monticello, Louisiana Purchase, Alien and Sedition Acts, Joseph Ellis, Thomas Jefferson and the Art of PowerComment