Thomas Jefferson and the science of republican government : a political biography of notes on the state of Virginia /

This analysis of Thomas Jefferson's only published work demonstrates the political aspirations behind its composition, publication and dissemination.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Klinghard, Daniel (Author), Gish, Dustin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
Subjects:
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826 > Philosophy.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826 > Political and social views.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826 > Knowledge and learning.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Statesmen > United States > Biography.
Hommes d'État > États-Unis > Biographies.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
Learning and scholarship.
Philosophy.
Political and social views.
Politics and government.
Presidents.
Statesmen.
United States > Politics and government > Philosophy.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > Philosophie.
United States.
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover ; Half-title page; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I Origins and Influences; 1 The Composition History of Jefferson's Notes; 2 The Formal Structure of Jefferson's Notes: Enlightenment Method and Biblical Narratives; Part II Interpretation; 3 Reading the Notes, Part I: Nature; 4 Reading the Notes, Part II: Cautious Philosophy; 5 Reading the Notes, Part III: Peoples and Constitutions; 6 Reading the Notes, Part IV: Republican Reforms; Part III Publication and Reception; 7 The Publication History of Jefferson's Notes
  • 8 Jefferson, Adams, and the View of Rebellion from Abroad9 Jefferson, Madison, and Republican Constitutionalism; Conclusion; Index

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