Negro President by Garry Wills
Jefferson and the Slave Power
This insightful historical analysis delves into the complex and often overlooked influence of the Three-Fifths Compromise on American politics, particularly focusing on the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The narrative explores how this constitutional clause, which counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for legislative representation, disproportionately empowered Southern slaveholding states, shaping the political landscape and facilitating Jefferson's rise to power. Through meticulous research and compelling arguments, the book sheds light on the profound impact of slavery on the early American republic and its enduring legacy in shaping the nation's democratic ideals.
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 288-320
- Original Language
- English
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