"Most Blessed of the Patriarchs": Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination
by Peter S. Onuf, Annette Gordon-Reed
Peter S. Onuf and Annette Gordon-Reed explore Thomas Jefferson’s imagination, ambitions, and enduring historical image. Framed by the evocative phrase “Most Blessed of the Patriarchs,” this concise study considers the ideas and vision that shaped Jefferson’s place in American history.
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This book examines Thomas Jefferson through the lens of his imagination and expansive vision.
Peter S. Onuf and Annette Gordon-Reed consider the ideas and ambitions associated with one of America’s most prominent historical figures.
Framed around Jefferson’s identity as a patriarch, the work offers a focused historical portrait of his intellectual and political legacy.
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