Jefferson and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynasty by Allen Johnson
"Jefferson and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynasty" by Allen Johnson is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the political landscape and key figures within the Virginia Dynasty during the early 19th century, specifically highlighting Thomas Jefferson's presidency and his relationships with other prominent politicians and colleagues of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage just after Jefferson's inauguration
as President of the United States in March 1801, painting a vivid picture of the environment surrounding the event. It depicts Jefferson as a humble man who is reluctant to embrace the formalities expected of a president. The narrative then introduces other significant figures in Jefferson's life, such as James Madison and John Marshall, while discussing Jefferson's initial approach to governance, his modest lifestyle, and the values he cherished, including equality and a frugal government. Through these details, readers are drawn into the complexity of political dynamics in the early American republic, as well as Jefferson's philosophical beliefs and personal characteristics that influenced his presidency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jefferson and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynasty |
| Original Publication | [S.l. : s.n., 1918] |
| Series Title | Chronicles of America series; v. 15 |
| Credits |
Produced by The James J. Kelly Library Of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- 1801-1809 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- 1809-1817 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- 1817-1825 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3004 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03004-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 456 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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