Understanding Thomas Jefferson
Mr. E.M. Halliday talks about his book Understanding Thomas Jefferson, published by HarperCollins. Mr. Halliday attempts to answer what has … read more
Mr. E.M. Halliday talks about his book Understanding Thomas Jefferson, published by HarperCollins. Mr. Halliday attempts to answer what has been the conundrum of Thomas Jefferson: How a man who is celebrated as a champion of freedom was a major slave owner his entire adult life. He argues these paradoxes are understandable when considered in the context of the era in which Jefferson lived. The author explores how Jefferson became a slave owner, his views on educating and emancipating slaves, and Jefferson’s relationship with Sally Hemings. close
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