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"Notes on the State of Virginia" is the only full-length book by Thomas Jefferson published during his lifetime. Jefferson first published the book anonymously in a private and limited-edition printing in Paris in 1785 while he was serving as a trade representative for the new American government. "Notes on the State of Virginia" was later made available to the general public in a 1787 printing in London by John Stockdale. Jefferson's detailed description...
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During his remarkable lifetime, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) served his country in many capacities-among them, as President of the United States. But ultimately, this great and talented man-an accomplished architect, naturalist, and linguist-wished to be remembered primarily as the author of the Declaration of Independence. In his autobiography, begun in 1821 at the age of 77, Jefferson presents a detailed account of his young life and the period...
3) Un Américain à Paris, l'Ambassade de Thomas Jefferson (1785-1789): Un témoignage historique précieux
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Une plongée inédite dans les écrits d'un futur président américain!
Rédacteur de la déclaration d'indépendance et troisième président des États-Unis d'Amérique, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) reste une figure majeure de la première démocratie moderne de l'Histoire. Défenseur acharné de la justice et écrivain de talent, il nota ses impressions lors de son séjour à Paris comme ambassadeur des USA (1785-1789) avec un regard critique...
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