Thomas Jefferson: Author of America (Eminent Lives)
 

Thomas Jefferson: Author of America (Eminent Lives)

by Christopher Hitchens

In this unique biography of Thomas Jefferson, leading journalist and social critic Christopher Hitchens offers a startlingly new and provocative interpretation of our Founding Father. Situating Jefferson within the context of America's evolution and tracing his legacy over the past two hundred years, Hitchens brings the character of Jefferson to life as a man of his time and also as a... (read more)

Top tags: biographiesbiographycarpetbaggerchristopher hitchenscolonial history (all tags)

Readers

Groups

Other Reviews

Amazon Reviews
 

Most Helpful Reviews

Liked It

kadair
  • Rated 4 stars

A fascinating look at Jefferson as conflicted and, well, human.

kadair’s full review »
more reviews »

Didn’t Like It

Georgette T
  • Rated 2 stars

Cursory bio of Jefferson

Georgette T’s full review »
more reviews »
Community:
  • Rated 4 stars
Amazon:
  • Rated 3.5 stars
 

Newest Comments

  • sweetafton

    sweetafton said:

    Did you read this book because you are a fan of Jefferson? Of Hitchens? Both? Neither? Just curious.

    posted Saturday, August 25 2007
© 2008 Shelfari, Inc. | Portions of Shelfari.com are Copyright © 1996-2008 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy