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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 975.503
EAN num: 9780140436679
ISBN number: 0140436677
Label: Penguin Classics
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 368
Printing Date: December 01, 1998
Publishing house: Penguin Classics
Sale Popularity Level: 72605
Studio: Penguin Classics
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Thomas Jefferson published one book, Notes on the State of Virginia; and ever since, it has been the touchstone for understanding Jefferson’s ideas about Republican government, the environment, education, race and slavery, and Native-white relations. The author’s unique analysis of Jefferson’s thoughts on these crucial issues and their impact on the formation of the United States make this edition of the Notes the very first to present these issues as fundamentally inseparable. A collection of lively letters and other documents related to the Notes accompanies them, and charts the evolution of the book in the revolutionary crucible and during the heady early days of the new nation. An introduction by David Waldstreicher places the work in the contexts of the Revolution and the social and cultural history of Jefferson’s Virginia, with particular attention to developing ideas about race and nature. A chronology of the life and career of Thomas Jefferson and selected bibliography also add to the pedagogical benefits of this volume.
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This is a comment on the quality of the binding...not the content of the book (which I haven't read). I ordered this as a gift and specifically chose the "hardbound" copy instead of the "paperback" because it was a gift and I assumed at the price ($63.96) that it would be beautifully bound and keepsake quality. I was nothing less than shocked to receive a small book bound in the manner of children's books. (For those familiar with Nancy Drew books, it's about that size with that type of binding...thin plastic over cardboard and no dust jacket.) I am returning this and ordering the paperback version and using the remaining $50 to buy another gift to go along with it.
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You have to read this one. This has to be the most insight into an American legend.
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These are the words of Jefferson himself, in the only book he ever printed. In all his failings, yes, he was a raciest, he has to be still looked at carefully as one of the chief architects of American democracy. This is great reading for students of Jefferson.
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I'm preparing the CAPES (French Certificate to teach English to 11 - 18 year olds) and "Jefferson and the West/ the Lewis and Clark expedition" is part of our program. I needed to familiarize myself more with Thomas Jefferson: who he was, his way of thinking etc., and reading "Notes on the State of Virginia", among others, was one way to do that. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as pleasure reading. You'd have to have a specific reason. To sum up: considering my purpose, I am fully satisfied with my purchase.
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I am so tired of people praising Thomas Jefferson as if he were not a racist, hypocritical adulterer. He was also a rapist! Sally Hemings was a child and a slave! She was incapable of giving her consent. She had no choice but to comply with his wishes even if he allowed her the illusion of thinking she did. I would recommend this book because of Jefferson's historical significance and to confirm how racist this "founding father" was. Thomas Jefferson was NOT brilliant or even original. Do you think he invented democracy? Please read Lies My Teacher Told Me if you want to know where Jefferson and his peers gleaned their ideas from.
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