Jefferson: Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) (Volume 0)

Jefferson: Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) (Volume 0) by Jefferson, Thomas. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780521648417.

Author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is among the most important and controversial of American political thinkers. Joyce Appleby and Terence Ball have selected the most important of Jeffersons numerous writings, setting out his views on topics such as revolution, slavery and the role of women. The texts are supported by a concise introduction, suggestions for further reading and short biographies of key figures, all providing invaluable assistance to the student encountering Jeffersons thought for the first time.