Democracy's Muse: How Thomas Jefferson Became an FDR Liberal, a Reagan Republican, and a Tea Party Fanatic, All the While Being Dead
How can one founding figure belong to so many opposing political movements? Andrew Burstein explores Thomas Jefferson’s changing public image, examining how the dead statesman has been interpreted as an FDR liberal, a Reagan Republican, and a Tea Party fanatic across modern American political culture.
About This Book
Andrew Burstein examines the continuing political life of Thomas Jefferson, long after his death.
The book considers how Jefferson has been associated with democratic liberalism, Reagan-era conservatism, and Tea Party politics.
Its title highlights the changing interpretations and ideological uses of a major American historical figure.
This is a work of political history focused on Jefferson’s evolving place in American public debate.
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