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Summary, Analysis & Review of Jon Meacham's Thomas Jefferson by Instaread
- Narrated by: Jeff Jorgensen
- Length: 28 mins
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Summary
Jon Meacham's Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power is a biography that focuses on Thomas Jefferson's abilities as a practical politician. Meacham argues that Jefferson was a pragmatist who was willing to adjust his philosophical principles as necessary to preserve the United States.
Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 to Peter Jefferson, a wealthy, influential Virginia planter, and Jane Randolph, also of an influential Virginia family. Jefferson's father died when he was 14.
At 16, Jefferson attended the College of William and Mary, where he cultivated the intellectual curiosity and the interest in philosophy that he retained his entire life. He was particularly influenced by George Wythe, who taught him law and helped to inspire Jefferson's wide reading and his taste for luxuries.
Please note: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book.