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The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 9 (of 9) Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private

By Thomas Jefferson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the foundation of America's governance through the rules and personal insights of a monumental leader.

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2018-02-16
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"The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 9 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a deep dive into the mind of one of America's founding fathers through his own words. The book is a rich collection of Jefferson's personal writings and official documents, offering a unique window into his political views, historical context, and the foundations of American governance. Jefferson stresses the importance of structured legislative rules, as he explores the necessity of parliamentary practices within the Senate, focusing on how these rules protect minority rights and ensure fair governance, setting the stage for an exploration of the intricate world of legislative procedure and the evolution of governmental structure in the United States.

About the Author

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, planter, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Following the American Revolutionary War and before becoming president in 1801, Jefferson was the nation's first U.S. secretary of state under George Washington and then the nation's second vice president under John Adams. Jefferson was a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism, and natural rights, and he produced formative documents and decisions at the state, national, and international levels.

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