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American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson

the character of Thomas Jefferson

by Joseph J. Ellis

365 pages · 1997

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About the book

In this volume, the author sifts the facts from legends and rumors, treading a path between vilification and hero worship in order to formulate a plausible portrait of the man who still today "hover(s) over the political scene like one of those dirigibles cruising above a crowded football stadium, flashing words of inspiration to both teams."

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