The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 7 (of 9) by Thomas Jefferson
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"The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 7 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical account that spans a significant portion of American history. This volume primarily contains Jefferson's letters, reports, opinions, and personal writings, reflecting on governance, rights, and society, reflecting the author’s influential role in shaping early American political thought. Readers can expect insight into Jefferson's philosophies and the sociopolitical landscape of his time, as he deliberates on topics such
as natural rights, economic policy, and the structure of government. The opening of this volume introduces Jefferson's correspondence after his return to the United States leading up to his death, highlighting his principles regarding the role of government and the rights of individuals within society. In his letters, Jefferson emphasizes a limited government that exists primarily to protect natural rights while critiquing existing governmental structures that deviate from these principles. He discusses the influence of societal systems on justice, the importance of representation, and the need for vigilance against abuses of power, setting a reflective and philosophical tone for the writings that follow throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858 |
| Title |
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 7 (of 9) Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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. | 56035 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1330 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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