The Writings Of Thomas Jefferson V1: Containing His Autobiography, Notes On Virginia, Parliamentary Manual, Official Papers, Messages And Addresses, And Other Writings, Official And Private

by Thomas Jefferson, Andrew A. Lipscomb (Editor), Albert Ellery Bergh (Editor)

The Writings of Thomas Jefferson V1 is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. This book contains his autobiography, notes on Virginia, parliamentary manual, official papers, messages and addresses, and other writings, both official and private. The autobiography is a detailed account of Jefferson's life, from his childhood to his retirement from public life. The notes on Virginia are a series of essays in which Jefferson discusses the geography, history, and natural resources of his home state. The parliamentary manual is a guide to parliamentary procedure, which Jefferson wrote while serving in the Virginia House of Burgesses.The official papers included in this book are a selection of Jefferson's most important documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and his inaugural addresses. The messages and addresses are speeches and letters that Jefferson delivered during his presidency, covering topics such as foreign policy, domestic affairs, and the role of government.In addition to his official writings, this book also includes a selection of Jefferson's private correspondence. These letters provide insight into his personal life, as well as his views on a variety of topics, including politics, religion, and education.Overall, The Writings of Thomas Jefferson V1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's most important Founding Fathers.In 20 Volumes. Now Collected And Published In Their Entirety For The First Time, Including All Of The Original Manuscripts, Deposited In The Department Of State And Published In 1853 By Order Of The Joint Committee Of Congress; With Numerous Illustrations And A Comprehensive Analytical Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

548 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Following the American Revolutionary War and prior to becoming president in 1801, Jefferson was the nation's first U.S. secretary of state under George Washington and then the nation's second vice president under John Adams. Jefferson was a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights, and produced formative documents and decisions at the state, national, and international levels. His writings and advocacy for human rights, including freedom of thought, speech, and religion, served as substantial inspirations to the American Revolution and subsequent Revolutionary War in which the Thirteen Colonies succeeded in breaking from British America and establishing the United States as a sovereign nation.
During the American Revolution, Jefferson represented Virginia at the Second Continental Congress and served as the second governor of Virginia from 1779 to 1781. In 1785, Congress appointed Jefferson U.S. minister to France, where he served from 1785 to 1789. President Washington then appointed Jefferson the nation's first secretary of state, where he served from 1790 to 1793. During this time, in the early 1790s, Jefferson and James Madison organized the Democratic-Republican Party to oppose the Federalist Party during the formation of the nation's First Party System. Jefferson and Federalist John Adams became both friends and political rivals. In the 1796 U.S. presidential election between the two, Jefferson came in second, which made him Adams' vice president under the electoral laws of the time. Four years later, in the 1800 presidential election, Jefferson again challenged Adams, and won the presidency. In 1804, Jefferson was reelected overwhelmingly to a second term.
As president, Jefferson assertively defended the nation's shipping and trade interests against Barbary pirates and aggressive British trade policies, promoted a western expansionist policy with the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the nation's geographic size, and was able to reduce military forces and expenditures following successful negotiations with France. In his second presidential term, Jefferson was beset by difficulties at home, including the trial of his former vice president Aaron Burr. In 1807, Jefferson implemented the Embargo Act to defend the nation's industries from British threats to U.S. shipping, limiting foreign trade and stimulating the birth of the American manufacturing industry. Presidential scholars and historians praise Jefferson's public achievements, including his advocacy of religious freedom and tolerance, his peaceful acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France, and his leadership in supporting the Lewis and Clark Expedition; they give radically differing interpretations of his views on and relationship with slavery.
Jefferson is ranked by both scholars and in public opinion among the upper-tier of American presidents.