Download or read book Jefferson s Call for Nationhood written by Stephen Howard Browne and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2003-05-20 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely celebrated in its own time, Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural address commands the regard of Americans from across the political spectrum. Delivered as the young nation found itself embroiled in bitter partisan struggles, the speech has been hailed as the Sermon on the Mount of good government. Curiously, this masterpiece—the full text of which is reproduced in this volume—has never received sustained analysis. Here, Stephen Howard Browne describes its origins, composition, meaning, and delivery. His wellcrafted argument and accessible prose offer a model of analysis for rhetorical scholars and students and an added dimension to the history of the early republic and the understanding of American political thought.
Download or read book Thomas Jefferson and American Nationhood written by Brian Steele and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book emphasises the centrality of nationhood to Thomas Jefferson's thought and politics, envisioning Jefferson as a cultural nationalist whose political project sought the alignment of the American state system with the will and character of the nation. Jefferson believed that America was the one nation on earth able to realise in practice universal ideals to which other peoples could only aspire. He appears in the book as the essential narrator of what he once called the 'American Story': as the historian, the sociologist and the ethnographer; the political theorist of the nation; the most successful practitioner of its politics; and its most enthusiastic champion. The book argues that reorienting Jefferson around the concept of American nationhood recovers an otherwise easily missed coherence to his political career and helps make sense of a number of conundrums in his thought and practice.
Download or read book Thomas Jefferson and American Nationhood written by Brian Douglas Steele and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book emphasizes the centrality of nationhood to Thomas Jefferson's thought and politics, envisioning Jefferson as a cultural nationalist whose political project sought the alignment of the American state system with the will and character of the nation. Jefferson believed that America was the one nation on earth able to realize in practice universal ideals to which other peoples could only aspire. He appears in the book as the narrator of what he once called "American Story": as the historian, the sociologist, and the ethnographer; the political theorist of the nation; the most successful practitioner of its politics; and its most enthusiastic champion. The book argues that reorienting Jefferson around the concept of American nationhood recovers an otherwise easily missed coherence to his political career and helps make sense of a number of conundrums in his thought and practice.
Download or read book The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America written by Thomas Jefferson and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the historic document that shaped a nation: Thomas Jefferson's "The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America." Step back in time to July 4, 1776, and witness the birth of a new era as Jefferson eloquently proclaims the principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance that would inspire generations to come. Experience the stirring words of Jefferson as he declares the unalienable rights of all individuals to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Through his masterful prose, Jefferson articulates the grievances of the American colonies and boldly asserts their right to independence from British rule. Themes of freedom, justice, and democracy resonate throughout "The Declaration of Independence," offering readers a profound insight into the ideals upon which the United States was founded. Jefferson's eloquent expression of these principles continues to inspire movements for social justice and equality around the world. Characterized by its impassioned tone and unwavering conviction, "The Declaration of Independence" stands as a testament to the courage and determination of the American people in the pursuit of liberty and self-determination. Jefferson's timeless words serve as a rallying cry for all who cherish the values of freedom and democracy. Since its adoption, "The Declaration of Independence" has become an enduring symbol of American identity and a cornerstone of the nation's founding principles. Jefferson's eloquent defense of individual rights and democratic governance continues to resonate with people of all backgrounds and beliefs. As you reflect on the words of "The Declaration of Independence," you'll be reminded of the enduring importance of liberty and justice in the American experience. Jefferson's visionary document serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by past generations to secure the blessings of freedom for all. Don't miss your chance to revisit this foundational document of American history. Let "The Declaration of Independence" inspire you to uphold the values of liberty, equality, and self-government that have guided the nation for over two centuries. Reflect on its timeless principles and consider how they continue to shape the world we live in today.
Download or read book The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America written by Thomas Jefferson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America" by Thomas Jefferson. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Jefferson s Empire written by Peter S. Onuf and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Jefferson believed that the American revolution was a transformative moment in the history of political civilization. He hoped that his own efforts as a founding statesman and theorist would help construct a progressive and enlightened order for the new American nation that would be a model and inspiration for the world. Peter S. Onuf's new book traces Jefferson's vision of the American future to its roots in his idealized notions of nationhood and empire. Onuf's unsettling recognition that Jefferson's famed egalitarianism was elaborated in an imperial context yields strikingly original interpretations of our national identity and our ideas of race, of westward expansion and the Civil War, and of American global dominance in the twentieth century. Jefferson's vision of an American "empire for liberty" was modeled on a British prototype. But as a consensual union of self-governing republics without a metropolis, Jefferson's American empire would be free of exploitation by a corrupt imperial ruling class. It would avoid the cycle of war and destruction that had characterized the European balance of power. The Civil War cast in high relief the tragic limitations of Jefferson's political vision. After the Union victory, as the reconstructed nation-state developed into a world power, dreams of the United States as an ever-expanding empire of peacefully coexisting states quickly faded from memory. Yet even as the antebellum federal union disintegrated, a Jeffersonian nationalism, proudly conscious of America's historic revolution against imperial domination, grew up in its place. In Onuf's view, Jefferson's quest to define a new American identity also shaped his ambivalent conceptions of slavery and Native American rights. His revolutionary fervor led him to see Indians as "merciless savages" who ravaged the frontiers at the British king's direction, but when those frontiers were pacified, a more benevolent Jefferson encouraged these same Indians to embrace republican values. African American slaves, by contrast, constituted an unassimilable captive nation, unjustly wrenched from its African homeland. His great panacea: colonization. Jefferson's ideas about race reveal the limitations of his conception of American nationhood. Yet, as Onuf strikingly documents, Jefferson's vision of a republican empire--a regime of peace, prosperity, and union without coercion--continues to define and expand the boundaries of American national identity.
Download or read book State of the Union Addresses written by Thomas Jefferson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State of the Union Addresses is a political speech by US President Thomas Jefferson. It delves into the advancements being made with the Indians, land purchase, and battles with the Muslims and many other things.
Download or read book Thomas Jefferson and American Nationhood written by Brian Steele and published by Bibliorossica. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ENG This book emphasizes the centrality of nationhood to Thomas Jefferson's thought and politics, envisioning Jefferson as a cultural nationalist whose political project sought the alignment of the American state system with the will and character of the nation. He appears in the book as the essential narrator of what he once called the "American Story" as the historian, the sociologist, and the ethnographer; the political theorist of the nation; the most successful practitioner of its politics; and its most enthusiastic champion. RUS В своей книге Брайан Стил подчеркивает центральную роль понятия «нация» в идеях и политике Томаса Джефферсона. Джефферсон описывается как создатель национальной политической культуры, чей политический проект был направлен на то, чтобы привести американскую государственную систему в соответствие с волей и характером нации. В книге Джефферсон показан как создатель нарратива американской истории, а также социологом, этнографом и историком; предстает он и как политический теоретик и практик.
Download or read book Thomas Jefferson Versus Alexander Hamilton written by Noble E. Cunningham Jr and published by Bedford. This book was released on 2000-03-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This documentary study of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton focuses on their differing views of society and government in the formative years of the new American nation. Interweaving more than 40 documents into 7 chronological chapters, the text follows the lives and careers of the two men from their youth, through the Revolutionary War, to the death of Hamilton in 1804. In each chapter, generous excerpts from their public papers and private letters reveal the two men’s often divergent views on government and the Constitution, economic and foreign policy, and the military, and illustrate the roles they played in the emergence of political parties. Reading Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address, the Report on Public Credit, the Kentucky Resolutions, and a host of other documents, students can explore first-hand the two men’s philosophies and the impact these had on the emerging nation.
Download or read book Jefferson s Empire written by Peter S. Onuf and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Jefferson believed that the American revolution was atransformative moment in the history of political civilization. He hoped that hisown efforts as a founding statesman and theorist would help construct a progressiveand enlightened order for the new American nation that would be a model andinspiration for the world. Peter S. Onuf's new book traces Jefferson's vision of theAmerican future to its roots in his idealized notions of nationhood and empire.Onuf's unsettling recognition that Jefferson's famed egalitarianism was elaboratedin an imperial context yields strikingly original interpretations of our nationalidentity and our ideas of race, of westward expansion and the Civil War, and ofAmerican global dominance in the twentiethcentury. Jefferson's vision of an American "empirefor liberty" was modeled on a British prototype. But as a consensual union ofself-governing republics without a metropolis, Jefferson's American empire would befree of exploitation by a corrupt imperial ruling class. It would avoid the cycle ofwar and destruction that had characterized the European balance ofpower. The Civil War cast in high relief thetragic limitations of Jefferson's political vision. After the Union victory, as thereconstructed nation-state developed into a world power, dreams of the United Statesas an ever-expanding empire of peacefully coexisting states quickly faded frommemory. Yet even as the antebellum federal union disintegrated, a Jeffersoniannationalism, proudly conscious of America's historic revolution against imperialdomination, grew up in its place. In Onuf's view, Jefferson's quest to define a new American identity also shaped his ambivalentconceptions of slavery and Native American rights. His revolutionary fervor led himto see Indians as "merciless savages" who ravaged the frontiers at the Britishking's direction, but when those frontiers were pacified, a more benevolentJefferson encouraged these same Indians to embrace republican values. AfricanAmerican slaves, by contrast, constituted an unassimilable captive nation, unjustlywrenched from its African homeland. His great panacea: colonization. Jefferson's ideas about race revealthe limitations of his conception of American nationhood. Yet, as Onuf strikinglydocuments, Jefferson's vision of a republican empire--a regime of peace, prosperity, and union without coercion--continues to define and expand the boundaries ofAmerican national identity.
Download or read book What Would Jefferson Do written by Thom Hartmann and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2004 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the thesis that democracy is one of the world's oldest and most resilient forms of government, along with ideas for transforming and reviving democracy in the United States in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson's original dream.
Download or read book Letters written by Thomas Jefferson and published by Eau Claire, Wis. : E.M. Hale, [194-?]. This book was released on 1949 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American History A Very Short Introduction written by Paul S. Boyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume in Oxford's A Very Short Introduction series offers a concise, readable narrative of the vast span of American history, from the earliest human migrations to the early twenty-first century when the United States loomed as a global power and comprised a complex multi-cultural society of more than 300 million people. The narrative is organized around major interpretive themes, with facts and dates introduced as needed to illustrate these themes. The emphasis throughout is on clarity and accessibility to the interested non-specialist.
Download or read book Rival Visions written by Dustin Gish and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emergence of the early American republic as a new nation on the world stage conjured rival visions in the eyes of leading statesmen at home and attentive observers abroad. Thomas Jefferson envisioned the newly independent states as a federation of republics united by common experience, mutual interest, and an adherence to principles of natural rights. His views on popular government and the American experiment in republicanism, and later the expansion of its empire of liberty, offered an influential account of the new nation. While persuasive in crucial respects, his vision of early America did not stand alone as an unrivaled model. The contributors to Rival Visions examine how Jefferson’s contemporaries—including Washington, Adams, Hamilton, Madison, and Marshall—articulated their visions for the early American republic. Even beyond America, in this age of successive revolutions and crises, foreign statesmen began to formulate their own accounts of the new nation, its character, and its future prospects. This volume reveals how these vigorous debates and competing rival visions defined the early American republic in the formative epoch after the revolution.
Download or read book The Mind of Thomas Jefferson written by Peter S. Onuf and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2012-10-05 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Mind of Thomas Jefferson, one of the foremost historians of Jefferson and his time, Peter S. Onuf, offers a collection of essays that seeks to historicize one of our nation’s founding fathers. Challenging current attempts to appropriate Jefferson to serve all manner of contemporary political agendas, Onuf argues that historians must look at Jefferson’s language and life within the context of his own place and time. In this effort to restore Jefferson to his own world, Onuf reconnects that world to ours, providing a fresh look at the distinction between private and public aspects of his character that Jefferson himself took such pains to cultivate. Breaking through Jefferson’s alleged opacity as a person by collapsing the contemporary interpretive frameworks often used to diagnose his psychological and moral states, Onuf raises new questions about what was on Jefferson’s mind as he looked toward an uncertain future. Particularly striking is his argument that Jefferson’s character as a moralist is nowhere more evident, ironically, than in his engagement with the institution of slavery. At once reinvigorating the tension between past and present and offering a new way to view our connection to one of our nation’s founders, The Mind of Thomas Jefferson helps redefine both Jefferson and his time and American nationhood.
Download or read book Transcending Time with Thomas Jefferson written by Stephen D. Hanson and published by . This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people have wondered what the Founding Fathers were thinking when they wrote the Constitution. Now you can find out directly from Thomas Jefferson. In a series of fictionalized interviews, "Transcending Time with Thomas Jefferson" offers an explanation of Jefferson's goals and a description of how he and his colleagues crafted a road map that would help the nation set a strong framework for future success. Author Stephen D. Hanson, an Army veteran with a deep love for his country, explores Jefferson's past and also discusses how the Constitution is being applied today. Hanson examines Jefferson's views regarding moral values and what could happen if the nation continues to stray down a path that curtails individual freedoms. Learn why freedom of the religion and the press were so important to the nation's founders and why these tenets remain relevant today. The country may have lost its way, but its people can find the way back to a path of liberty by looking to the Constitution. Find solutions to today's problems and develop a deeper understanding of America's history in "Transcending Time with Thomas Jefferson."
Download or read book American Nationalisms written by Benjamin E. Park and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces how early Americans imagined what a 'nation' meant during the first fifty years of the country's existence.
