Thomas Jefferson by R. B. Bernstein Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Thomas Jefferson
Book Review: Thomas Jefferson
Summary: 5 Stars
I liked this book I haven't read any other books on Jefferson but I enjoyed this one. It was recommended by another reviewer as the best one he had read so I decided to try it and I was not disappointed. I've enjoyed reading it and learning more about the person who was Thomas Jefferson.Book Review: excellent introduction to Jefferson
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is concise and easy to read, which is important to maintain the reader's interest. You'll learn many things about Jefferson that you didn't know, especially his nuanced feelings about slavery. What's most interesting is the often overlooked time Jefferson spent in Europe. Understanding this period of Jefferson's life is crucial to understanding his sympathy for the French Revolution, which was one of a couple of major points of contention between Jefferson and Hamilton. (By the way, the Jeffersonians and Hamiltonians were the first major political divide in America.)
Bernstein achieves what is very difficult: withhold judgment on Jefferson and let the facts speak for themselves. After reading several books about the Founders, I've found that Jefferson is an idealist to a fault and much too faithful in the goodness of men. Also, his determination not to choose sides between the French and British was one of a series of mistakes made by Presidents Adams through Madison that left America open to attack from the British in 1812.
My only complaint of this book is that the chapter on Jefferson's second term in office is rather brief. Besides that, it is pleasantly informative and balanced.
Book Review: thomas jeferson
Summary: 4 Stars
Very well written. It is interesting and to the point. A good read.