Jefferson on Race
Explore the profound contradictions at the heart of America's third president with this essential compilation of Thomas Jefferson's writings on race. Historian Annette Gordon-Reed meticulously gathers Jefferson's own words, alongside perspectives from those he enslaved and contemporaries, to illuminate his complex views on slavery, African Americans, and Native Americans. This collection offers direct access to the mind of a man who championed equality while holding hundreds in bondage, making it vital for understanding a central, contentious element of his enduring legacy.
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