Thomas Jefferson Revolutionary by Kevin R.C. Gutzman
A revisionist portrait arguing that Jefferson was a coherent revolutionary and constitutional originalist whose political career consistently aimed to limit centralized power, defend states’ rights, and preserve republican liberty; the book traces his ideas from the Revolution through his presidency—including his political battles with Federalists, his defense of strict construction amid controversies like the Louisiana Purchase and conflicts with the judiciary—and assesses how his philosophy shaped early American government and subsequent debates over federal authority.
Purchase from
Bookshop.org
- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.