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Kaplan, FredKaplan, Fred
Summary: Explores how the differing experiences and viewpoints of two Presidents shaped slavery and race relations in America for more than a century.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.7 KAPKaplan, Fred
Summary: "In this unique biography, Fred Kaplan emphasizes Thomas Jefferson's genius with language and his ability to use the power of words to inspire and shape a nation. A man renowned for many talents, writing was one of the major activities of the stateman's life, though much of his best, most influential writing--with the exception of the letters he wrote up to his death, numbering approximately...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 JEFFERSON, THOMAS KAPKaplan, Fred
Summary: A brilliant combination of literary analysis and historical detail, this masterfully written biography of the much misunderstood sixth president of the United States reveals the many sides of this forward-thinking man whose progressive vision helped shape the course of America.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2014