A companion to Thomas Jefferson

__A Companion to Thomas Jefferson__ presents a state-of-the-art assessment and overview of the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson through a collection of essays grounded in the latest scholarship.* Features essays by the leading scholars in the field, including Pulitzer Prize winners Annette Gordon-Reed and Jack Rakove * Includes a section that considers Jefferson’s legacy * Explores Jefferson’s wide range of interests and expertise, and covers his public career, private life, his views on democracy, and his writings * Written to be accessible for the non-specialist as well as Jefferson scholars Content: Chapter One Jefferson and Biography (pages 1–15): Annette Gordon?ReedChapter Two Jefferson's Virginia (pages 16–31): Michael A. McDonnellChapter Three Thomas Jefferson and A Summary View of the Rights of British North America (pages 32–43): Kristofer RayChapter Four The Declaration of Independence (pages 44–59): Robert G. ParkinsonChapter Five “I have known”: Thomas Jefferson, Experience, and Notes on the State of Virginia (pages 60–74): Peter ThompsonChapter Six The Virginia Statute for Establishing Religious Freedom (pages 75–90): John A. RagostaChapter Seven A Republican Reformation: Thomas Jefferson's Civil Religion and the Separation of Church from State (pages 91–109): Johann N. NeemChapter Eight The Paris Years of Thomas Jefferson (pages 110–127): Iain McxLeanChapter Nine Jefferson as Party Leader (pages 128–144): Todd EstesChapter Ten A Qualified Revolution: The Presidential Election of 1800 (pages 145–163): Joanne B. FreemanChapter Eleven The (Federalist?) Presidency of Thomas Jefferson (pages 164–183): Robert M. S. McDonaldChapter Twelve From “Floating Ardor” to the “Union of Sentiment”: Jefferson on the Relationship between Public Opinion and the Executive (pages 184–198): Jeremy D. BaileyChapter Thirteen Jefferson and International Relations (pages 199–217): Leonard J. SadoskyChapter Fourteen Jefferson in Retirement (pages 218–233): Andrew BursteinChapter Fifteen Thomas Jefferson and Native Americans (pages 235–252): Andrew CaytonChapter Sixteen Thomas Jefferson: Planter and Farmer (pages 253–270): Lucia StantonChapter Seventeen Thomas Jefferson and Slavery (pages 271–283): Cassandra PybusChapter Eighteen Sally Hemings (pages 284–300): Catherine KerrisonChapter Nineteen Thomas Jefferson and Affairs of the Heart (pages 301–317): Billy L. WaysonChapter Twenty Thomas Jefferson and John Adams (pages 318–332): Dr. Richard SamuelsonChapter Twenty?One The Libraries of Thomas Jefferson (pages 333–348): Kevin J. HayesChapter Twenty?Two Jefferson and the Law (pages 349–363): David Thomas KonigChapter Twenty?Three Thomas Jefferson, Cosmopolitanism, and the Enlightenment (pages 364–379): Hannah SpahnChapter Twenty?Four Thomas Jefferson and the Ancient World (pages 380–396): Caroline WintererChapter Twenty?Five Jefferson and American Democracy (pages 397–418): Peter S. OnufChapter Twenty?Six Thomas Jefferson and Constitutionalism (pages 419–438): R. B. BernsteinChapter Twenty?Seven Political Economy (pages 439–456): Max M. EdlingChapter Twenty?Eight Jefferson and Education (pages 457–473): Cameron AddisChapter Twenty?Nine History, Politics, and the Self: Jefferson's “Anas” and Autobiography (pages 475–490): Matthew E. CrowChapter Thirty “For Generations to Come”: Creating the “Definitive” Jefferson Edition (pages 491–509): Barbara B. Oberg and James P. McClureChapter Thirty?One Preservation and Education: Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (pages 510–525): Francis D. CoglianoChapter Thirty?Two Jefferson's Legacy: The Nation as Interpretative Community (pages 526–550): Brian SteeleChapter Thirty?Three Thomas Jefferson in the Twenty?First Century (pages 551–565): Jack N. Rakove A Companion To Thomas Jefferson Presents A Comprehensive Assessment And Overview Of The Life And Legacy Of Thomas Jefferson Through A Collection Of Essays Grounded In The Latest Scholarship. Works From More Than Thirty Leading Scholars Explore Specific Themes Concerning The Extraordinary Life And Times Of The Influential Founding Father And Third U.s. President. Jefferson's Wide Range Of Interests And Expertise, Are Explored, Along With His Lengthy And Multifaceted Public Career. Other Essays Delve Into Elements Of Jefferson's Private Life, Including His Controversial Relationship With Sally Hemings. The Essays Also Consider Jefferson And American Democracy, Slavery, Native Americans, And His Writings Such As The Summary View Of The Rights Of British America, The Declaration Of Independence, And Notes On The State Of Virginia. A Companion To Thomas Jefferson Represents A Comprehensive Portrait Of The Elusive And Contradictory Figure Who Continues To Hold Sway In The Public Imagination And Occupies A Central Place In American History-- Part I Jefferson's Life And Times -- Jefferson And Biography / Annette Gordon-reed -- Jefferson's Virginia / Michael A. Mcdonnell -- Thomas Jefferson And A Summary View Of The Rights Of British North America / Kristofer Ray -- The Declaration Of Independence / Robert G. Parkinson -- I Have Known: Thomas Jefferson, Experience, And Notes On The State Of Virginia / Peter Thompson -- The Virginia Statute For Establishing Religious Freedom / John A. Ragosta -- A Republican Reformation: Thomas Jefferson's Civil Religion And The Separation Of Church From State / Johann N. Neem -- The Paris Years Of Thomas Jefferson / Iain Mclean -- Jefferson As Party Leader / Todd Estes -- A Qualified Revolution: The Presidential Election Of 1800 / Joanne B. Freeman -- The (federalist?) Presidency Of Thomas Jefferson / Robert M.s. Mcdonald -- From Floating Ardor To The Union Of Sentiment: Jefferson On The Relationship Between Public Opinion And The Executive / Jeremy D. Bailey --^ Jefferson And International Relations / Leonard J. Sadosky -- Jefferson In Retirement / Andrew Burstein -- Part Ii Themes -- Thomas Jefferson And Native Americans / Andrew Cayton -- Thomas Jefferson: Planter And Farmer / Lucia Stanton -- Thomas Jefferson And Slavery / Cassandra Pybus -- Sally Hemings / Catherine Kerrison -- Thomas Jefferson And Affairs Of The Heart / Billy L. Wayson -- Thomas Jefferson And John Adams / Richard Samuelson -- The Libraries Of Thomas Jefferson / Kevin J. Hayes -- Jefferson And The Law / David Thomas Konig -- Thomas Jefferson, Cosmopolitanism, And The Enlightenment / Hannah Spahn -- Thomas Jefferson And The Ancient World / Caroline Winterer -- Jefferson And American Democracy / Peter S. Onuf -- Thomas Jefferson And Constitutionalism / R.b. Bernstein -- Political Economy / Max M. Edling -- Jefferson And Education / Cameron Addis -- Part Iii Legacy -- History, Politics, And The Self: Jefferson's Anas And Autobiography / Matthew E. Crow --^ For Generations To Come: Creating The Definitive Jefferson Edition / Barbara B. Oberg And James P. Mcclure -- Preservation And Education: Monticello And The Thomas Jefferson Foundation / Francis D. Cogliano -- Jefferson's Legacy: The Nation As Interpretative Community / Brian Steele -- Thomas Jefferson In The Twenty-first Century / Jack N. Rakove. Edited By Francis D. Cogliano. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: Front Matter -- Jefferson's Life and Times. Jefferson and Biography / Annette Gordon-Reed -- Jefferson's Virginia / Michael A McDonnell -- Thomas Jefferson and / Kristofer Ray -- The Declaration of Independence / Robert G Parkinson -- 3I have known4: Thomas Jefferson, Experience, and / Peter Thompson -- The Virginia Statute for Establishing Religious Freedom / John A Ragosta -- A Republican Reformation: Thomas Jefferson's Civil Religion and the Separation of Church from State / Johann N Neem -- The Paris Years of Thomas Jefferson / Iain McxLean -- Jefferson as Party Leader / Todd Estes -- A Qualified Revolution: The Presidential Election of 1800 / Joanne B Freeman -- The (Federalist?) Presidency of Thomas Jefferson / Robert M S McDonald -- From 3Floating Ardor4 to the 3Union of Sentiment4: Jefferson on the Relationship between Public Opinion and the Executive / Jeremy D Bailey -- Jefferson and International Relations / Leonard J Sadosky -- Jefferson in Retirement / Andrew Burstein -- Themes. Thomas Jefferson and Native Americans / Andrew Cayton -- Thomas Jefferson: Planter and Farmer / Lucia Stanton -- Thomas Jefferson and Slavery / Cassandra Pybus -- Sally Hemings / Catherine Kerrison -- Thomas Jefferson and Affairs of the Heart / Billy L Wayson -- Thomas Jefferson and John Adams / Richard Samuelson -- The Libraries of Thomas Jefferson / Kevin J Hayes -- Jefferson and the Law / David Thomas Konig -- Thomas Jefferson, Cosmopolitanism, and the Enlightenment / Hannah Spahn -- Thomas Jefferson and the Ancient World / Caroline Winterer -- Jefferson and American Democracy / Peter S Onuf -- Thomas Jefferson and Constitutionalism / R B Bernstein -- Political Economy / Max M Edling -- Jefferson and Education / Cameron Addis -- Legacy. History, Politics, and the Self: Jefferson's 3Anas4 and Autobiography / Matthew E Crow -- 3For Generations to Come4: Creating the 3Definitive4 Jefferson Edition / Barbara B Oberg, James P McClure -- Preservation and Education: Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation / Francis D Cogliano -- Jefferson's Legacy: The Nation as Interpretative Community / Brian Steele -- Thomas Jefferson in the Twenty-First Century / Jack N Rakove -- Bibliography -- Index. "A marvelous collection of authoritative and well-written essays on nearly every aspect of Jefferson's life and legacy. Compiling and editing the works of such a variety of scholars is no easy task, and Frank D. Cogliano deserves the highest praise." - Gordon S. Wood, Brown University "No American president cared more about posterity's judgment than Thomas Jefferson. This kaleidoscopic collection, by an all-star cast of scholars, is the most comprehensive historical assessment of him ever undertaken." - David Armitage, Harvard University, author of The Declaration of Independence: A Global History "Deftly edited by Francis D. Cogliano, A Companion to Thomas Jefferson explores the greatest mystery in American history: Who was Thomas Jefferson? Brilliant, elusive, and contradictory, Jefferson compels and confounds as a key to our national origins and to our enduring dilemmas in politics and race. In this comprehensive collection of vivid essays, a stellar cast of leading scholars offers compelling new insights that enrich our understanding of the most mercurial of our founders." - Alan Taylor, University of California, Davis "Frank Cogliano has brought together the leading specialists to create an invaluable and authoritative collection of essays for anyone interested in the most current scholarship on Thomas Jefferson. It covers a wide array of different aspects of his life and legacy including coverage of his role as a plantation manager and slavery at Monticello. It will help to navigate readers through the overwhelming secondary literature and to offer greater clarity about the man who many regard as the most elusive of the Founding Fathers." - Dr. Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy, Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello A Companion to Thomas Jefferson presents a comprehensive assessment and overview of the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson through a collection of essays grounded in the latest scholarship. Works from more than thirty leading scholars explore specific themes concerning the extraordinary life and times of the influential Founding Father and third U.S. President. Jefferson's wide range of interests and expertise, are explored, along with his lengthy and multifaceted public career. Other essays delve into elements of Jefferson's private life, including his controversial relationship with Sally Hemings. The essays also consider Jefferson and American democracy, slavery, Native Americans, and his writings such as the Summary View of the Rights of British America, The Declaration of Independence, and Notes on the State of Virginia. A Companion to Thomas Jefferson represents a comprehensive portrait of the elusive and contradictory figure who continues to hold sway in the public imagination and occupies a central place in American history.--Résumé de l'éditeur

A Companion to Thomas Jefferson presents a state-of-the-art assessment and overview of the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson through a collection of essays grounded in the latest scholarship.

• Features essays by the leading scholars in the field, including Pulitzer Prize winners Annette Gordon-Reed and Jack Rakove
• Includes a section that considers Jefferson's legacy
• Explores Jefferson's wide range of interests and expertise, and covers his public career, private life, his views on democracy, and his writings
• Written to be accessible for the non-specialist as well as Jefferson scholars
  

This companion presents a comprehensive assessment of the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson through a collection of essays grounded in the latest scholarship. Works from more than thirty leading scholars explore specific themes of the influential Founding Father and third U.S.