Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
- ISBN-10
- 0812979486
- ISBN-13
- 9780812979480
- Series
- Thomas Jefferson
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 759
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Random House Incorporated
- Author
- Jon Meacham
Description
Presents a portrait of the third president that considers his early life, role as a Founding Father, and considerable achievements as a master politician.
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