Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
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#1 New York Times Bestseller
From Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham comes Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power—a sweeping and deeply human portrait of one of America's most complex Founders. Entertainment Weekly calls it “a big, grand, absorbing exploration” of Jefferson’s legacy and his inner world.
“Probably the best single-volume biography of Jefferson ever written.” —Gordon S. Wood
Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, The Seattle Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and BookPage.
In this masterful biography, Meacham brings Thomas Jefferson to life as never before—as a visionary thinker, a skilled politician, and a man of deep contradictions and passions. He explores Jefferson’s love for ideas, family, architecture, science, and the promise of democratic government. Through triumphs and fierce opposition, Jefferson remained steadfast in his pursuit of popular rule and national unity.
Drawing on extensive archival research in the U.S., England, and France—including unpublished presidential papers—Meacham reveals a Jefferson who was not only a philosophical giant but also a savvy leader whose understanding of power and human nature shaped the early republic. His ability to endure political storms and prevail offers enduring lessons in leadership, compromise, and resilience—qualities just as vital today.
From Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham comes Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power—a sweeping and deeply human portrait of one of America's most complex Founders. Entertainment Weekly calls it “a big, grand, absorbing exploration” of Jefferson’s legacy and his inner world.
“Probably the best single-volume biography of Jefferson ever written.” —Gordon S. Wood
Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, The Seattle Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and BookPage.
In this masterful biography, Meacham brings Thomas Jefferson to life as never before—as a visionary thinker, a skilled politician, and a man of deep contradictions and passions. He explores Jefferson’s love for ideas, family, architecture, science, and the promise of democratic government. Through triumphs and fierce opposition, Jefferson remained steadfast in his pursuit of popular rule and national unity.
Drawing on extensive archival research in the U.S., England, and France—including unpublished presidential papers—Meacham reveals a Jefferson who was not only a philosophical giant but also a savvy leader whose understanding of power and human nature shaped the early republic. His ability to endure political storms and prevail offers enduring lessons in leadership, compromise, and resilience—qualities just as vital today.