Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson,…
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"Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson" edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This compilation gathers the personal letters and reflections of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, primarily during his time as Minister to France. The work presents a unique insight into the political climate of the late 18th century, particularly surrounding moments of revolutionary change
in France. At the start of this volume, the opening letters reveal Jefferson's concerns regarding communication with key figures like John Jay, as well as the political turbulence unfolding in France during July 1789. He discusses the growing unrest and the implications of events such as the capture of French merchant vessels by Algerines and the potential political ramifications. Jefferson details the revolutionary fervor in Paris, including the escalating tensions between the people and the monarchy, captured vividly in his accounts of food shortages and the public's reaction to the government's ineffectiveness. Through these letters, readers get a window into Jefferson’s perspective on the significant sociopolitical transformations occurring at the time, highlighting his engagement with the revolutionary ideas of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Randolph, Thomas Jefferson, 1792-1875 |
| Title | Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16783 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 795 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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