TY - BOOK AU - Cogliano,Francis D. ED - ProQuest (Firm) TI - A companion to Thomas Jefferson T2 - Blackwell companions to American history AV - E332 .C69 2012 U1 - 973.4/6092B 22 PY - 2012/// CY - Malden, Mass. PB - Wiley-Blackwell KW - Jefferson, Thomas, KW - Presidents KW - United States KW - Biography KW - Politics and government KW - 1783-1809 KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; pt. 1. Jefferson's life and times -- pt. 2. Themes -- pt. 3. Legacy; Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries N2 - "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"-- UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bacm-ebooks/detail.action?docID=697794 ER -