Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 336
Published: 2016
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"Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher" by Jon Meacham explores the life and legacy of one of America's Founding Fathers. This biography delves into Jefferson's profound influence as a statesman, his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, and his complex views on liberty and governance. Meacham examines Jefferson's relationships with contemporaries, his philosophical ideals, and the contradictions of his life, particularly regarding slavery. Through well-researched narratives and insightful analysis, the book paints a portrait of a man whose vision and policies helped shape the nation while highlighting the complexities of his character and the enduring impact of his ideas. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Random House USA Inc .
This book features the following character:
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, a book-lover, self-taught architect, and author of the Declaration of Independence.