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Twilight At Monticello: The Final Years Of Thomas Jefferson
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Much Has Been Written About Thomas Jefferson, And With Good Reason: He Was The Architect Of Our Democracy, A Visionary Chief Executive Who Expanded This Nations Physical Boundaries To Unimagined Lengths. But Twilight At Monticello Is Entirely New: An Unprecedented Look At The Intimate Jefferson In His Final Yearsfrom His Return To Monticello In 1809 After Two Terms As President Until His Death In 1826That Will Change The Way Readers Think About This American Icon. Basing His Narrative On New Research And Documents Culled From The Library Of Congress, The Virginia Historical Society, And Other Special Collections, Alan Pell Crawford Paints An Authoritative, Deeply Moving Portrait Of The Private Jeffersonthe First Original Depiction Of The Man In More Than A Generation.Though Physical Illness And Family Troubles, Jefferson Remained A Viable Political Force, Receiving Dignitaries And Corresponding With Close Friends, Including John Adams And Other Heroes From The Revolution; Helping His Neighbor James Madison During His Presidency; And Establishing The University Of Virginia. It Was Also During These Years That Jeffersons Idealism Would Be Most Severely, And Heartbreakingly, Tested.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Twilight at Monticello'? A: 'Twilight at Monticello' provides an unprecedented look at Thomas Jefferson's final years, exploring his personal life and political influence from 1809 until his death in 1826.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Twilight at Monticello'? A: The author of 'Twilight at Monticello' is Alan Pell Crawford, who draws on new research and documents to portray Jefferson's private life.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Twilight at Monticello' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Twilight at Monticello'? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'Twilight at Monticello' published? A: 'Twilight at Monticello' was published on February 10, 2009.
- Q: Is 'Twilight at Monticello' a new or used book? A: 'Twilight at Monticello' is listed as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: What historical insights does 'Twilight at Monticello' provide? A: The book offers insights into Jefferson's political activities, personal challenges, and contributions to the founding of the University of Virginia during his later years.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of this book? A: Readers can expect an authoritative and deeply moving narrative that blends historical research with a personal portrayal of Thomas Jefferson.
- Q: Does 'Twilight at Monticello' include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book does not specify the inclusion of illustrations or photographs, focusing primarily on the text and narrative.
- Q: Is 'Twilight at Monticello' suitable for general readers or scholars? A: 'Twilight at Monticello' is suitable for both general readers interested in American history and scholars seeking new perspectives on Thomas Jefferson.