American sphinx : the character of Thomas Jefferson /
In this volume, the author sifts the facts from legends and rumors, treading a path between vilification and hero worship in order to formulate a plausible portrait of the man who still today "hover(s) over the political scene like one of those dirigibles cruising above a crowded football stadi...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Alfred A. Knopf,
1997.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | In this volume, the author sifts the facts from legends and rumors, treading a path between vilification and hero worship in order to formulate a plausible portrait of the man who still today "hover(s) over the political scene like one of those dirigibles cruising above a crowded football stadium, flashing words of inspiration to both teams." |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 365 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0679444904 (alk. paper) |