Thomas Jefferson His Permanent Influence of American Institutions

von John Sharp Williams

340 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Thomas Jefferson: His Permanent Influence on American Institutions"" by John Sharp Williams is a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of one of America's most important founding fathers. Williams delves into Jefferson's political philosophy, examining his ideas on democracy, liberty, and individual rights, and how these ideas continue to shape American institutions today. The book explores Jefferson's role in the American Revolution and his contributions to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Williams also examines Jefferson's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and political rivals. Throughout the book, Williams provides insightful analysis and commentary on Jefferson's lasting impact on American politics, culture, and society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the ideas that have shaped its development over the past two centuries.1913. The substance of this volume originated from lectures delivered by John Sharp Williams, United States Senator from Mississippi to Columbia University. Contents: Jefferson the Revolutionist; Jefferson the Democratizer of State Institutions; Jefferson's Influence as a Diplomat; Jefferson the Democratizer of Federal Institutions; The Influence of Jefferson as President; Jefferson's Influence on Freedom of Religion in America; Jefferson's Influence on Our Educational Institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Politik und Staat Politische Strukturen und Prozesse Politische Führer und Führung
• ISBN: 9781417947331
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.09.2004
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC