The Paris Years of Thomas Jefferson

The Paris Years of Thomas Jefferson

Author: William Howard Adams

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780300082616

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An illustrated study brings to life the atmosphere and personalities of pre-revolutionary Paris, traces their influence on the American envoy, and recounts his participation in the life of the city and its intrigues at court. UP.


Thomas Jefferson's Paris

Thomas Jefferson's Paris

Author: Howard C. Rice

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2015-03-08

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1400870844

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This handsomely illustrated picture book provides a remarkable glimpse of the Paris Jefferson knew—Paris on the eve of the French Revolution. The houses, gardens, bookshops, and landmarks of the time are brought to life through commentary and drawings, paintings, and maps. Originally published in 1976. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.


The Long Affair

The Long Affair

Author: Conor Cruise O'Brien

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780226616568

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As controversial and explosive as it is elegant and learned, this examination of Thomas Jefferson, as man and icon, through the critical lens of the French Revolution, offers a provocative analysis of the supreme symbol of American history and political culture and challenges the traditional perceptions of both Jeffersonian history and the Jeffersonian legacy. 15 illustrations.


Thomas Jefferson's Journey to the South of France

Thomas Jefferson's Journey to the South of France

Author: Roy Moore

Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Jefferson's journey to the South of France in the spring of 1787 is recreated in this stunning new book featuring photographs of the same images Jefferson viewed over 200 years ago. 110 color photos.


Jefferson Abroad

Jefferson Abroad

Author: Thomas Jefferson

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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A masterly treatment of the epic 3 day Gettysburg Campaign. Complete with detailed maps, Stars in their Courses brilliantly recreates this great battle of the Civil War.


Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee

Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee

Author: Thomas J. Craughwell

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2012-09-18

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 159474579X

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This culinary biography tells the incredible true story of how a Founding Father and his slave introduced French Cuisine to America—perfect for history buffs, foodies, and Francophiles alike In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with his slave, James Hemings. The Founding Father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along “for a particular purpose”— to master the art of French cooking. In exchange for James’s cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom. So began one of the strangest partnerships in United States history. As Hemings apprenticed under master French chefs, Jefferson studied the cultivation of French crops (especially grapes for wine-making) so they might be replicated in American agriculture. The two men returned home with such marvels as pasta, French fries, Champagne, macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, and a host of other treats. This narrative history tells the story of their remarkable adventure—and even includes a few of their favorite recipes!


Thomas Jefferson on Wine

Thomas Jefferson on Wine

Author: John R. Hailman

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9781578068418

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A connoisseur's compendium of a great American's passion for fine wine


Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings

Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings

Author: Annette Gordon-Reed

Publisher: University of Virginia Press

Published: 1998-03-29

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0813933560

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When Annette Gordon-Reed's groundbreaking study was first published, rumors of Thomas Jefferson's sexual involvement with his slave Sally Hemings had circulated for two centuries. Among all aspects of Jefferson's renowned life, it was perhaps the most hotly contested topic. The publication of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings intensified this debate by identifying glaring inconsistencies in many noted scholars' evaluations of the existing evidence. In this study, Gordon-Reed assembles a fascinating and convincing argument: not that the alleged thirty-eight-year liaison necessarily took place but rather that the evidence for its taking place has been denied a fair hearing. Friends of Jefferson sought to debunk the Hemings story as early as 1800, and most subsequent historians and biographers followed suit, finding the affair unthinkable based upon their view of Jefferson's life, character, and beliefs. Gordon-Reed responds to these critics by pointing out numerous errors and prejudices in their writings, ranging from inaccurate citations, to impossible time lines, to virtual exclusions of evidence—especially evidence concerning the Hemings family. She demonstrates how these scholars may have been misguided by their own biases and may even have tailored evidence to serve and preserve their opinions of Jefferson. This updated edition of the book also includes an afterword in which the author comments on the DNA study that provided further evidence of a Jefferson and Hemings liaison. Possessing both a layperson's unfettered curiosity and a lawyer's logical mind, Annette Gordon-Reed writes with a style and compassion that are irresistible. Each chapter revolves around a key figure in the Hemings drama, and the resulting portraits are engrossing and very personal. Gordon-Reed also brings a keen intuitive sense of the psychological complexities of human relationships—relationships that, in the real world, often develop regardless of status or race. The most compelling element of all, however, is her extensive and careful research, which often allows the evidence to speak for itself. Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy is the definitive look at a centuries-old question that should fascinate general readers and historians alike.