Thomas Jefferson and American Nationhood
- ISBN-10
- 1107020700
- ISBN-13
- 9781107020702
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 337
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-07-30
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Author
- Brian Steele
Description
This book identifies Jefferson as an American nationalist and describes his assessment of American character and democratic promise.
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