The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 17: 1 March 1821 to 30

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 17 by Thomas Jefferson, J. Jefferson Looney A definitive scholarly edition of the retirement papers of Thomas JeffersonThe 612 documents in this volume include Jeffersons notes on his early career, one of the lengthiest documents of his retirement. Often misleadingly called his autobiography, the text describes Jeffersons experience as an American revolutionary, a legislator shaping an FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A definitive scholarly edition of the retirement papers of Thomas JeffersonThe 612 documents in this volume include Jeffersons notes on his early career, one of the lengthiest documents of his retirement. Often misleadingly called his autobiography, the text describes Jeffersons experience as an American revolutionary, a legislator shaping and revising Virginias laws, and a United States diplomat in France as its own revolution neared.Jefferson sits for a portrait by Thomas Sully commissioned for West Point. He takes the unusual step of allowing his recommendation of a book by John Taylor to be published, insuring a wide circulation of Jeffersons views on the proper balance between state and federal powers. In a private letter he asserts that the federal judiciary is amassing overarching power, "ever acting, with noiseless foot, & unalarming advance, gaining ground step by step, and holding what it gains." Jefferson receives a description of an African American commemoration of the nations 1807 ban on the importation of slaves.Jefferson advises that the opening of the University of Virginia is not imminent even as he oversees its construction and defends the high cost, stating as his goal, "to do, not what was to perish with ourselves, but what would remain, be respected and preserved thro other ages." Author Biography J. Jefferson Looney is the Daniel P. Jordan Editor of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. The Retirement Series is sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc., Charlottesville, Virginia. Long Description A definitive scholarly edition of the retirement papers of Thomas JeffersonThe 612 documents in this volume include Jeffersons notes on his early career, one of the lengthiest documents of his retirement. Often misleadingly called his autobiography, the text describes Jeffersons experience as an American revolutionary, a legislator shaping and revising Virginias laws, and a United States diplomat in France as its own revolution neared.Jefferson sits for a portrait by Thomas Sully commissioned for West Point. He takes the unusual step of allowing his recommendation of a book by John Taylor to be published, insuring a wide circulation of Jeffersons views on the proper balance between state and federal powers. In a private letter he asserts that the federal judiciary is amassing overarching power, "ever acting, with noiseless foot, & unalarming advance, gaining ground step by step, and holding what it gains." Jefferson receives a description of an African American commemoration of the nations 1807 ban on the importation of slaves.Jefferson advises that the opening of the University of Virginia is not imminent even as he oversees its construction and defends the high cost, stating as his goal, "to do, not what was to perish with ourselves, but what would remain, be respected and preserved thro other ages." Details ISBN0691207933 Author J. Jefferson Looney Short Title The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 17 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0691207933 ISBN-13 9780691207933 Format Hardcover Subtitle 1 March 1821 to 30 November 1821 Pages 800 Series Number 28 UK Release Date 2021-02-23 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-02-23 US Release Date 2021-02-23 Series Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Publication Date 2021-02-23 Edited by J. Jefferson Looney DEWEY 973.46092 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-05-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161697681;

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