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100 1 _aChinard, Gilbert,
_d1881-1972
245 1 0 _aThomas Jefferson, the Apostle of Americanism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-21
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Thomas Jefferson, the Apostle of Americanism" by Gilbert Chinard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and ideologies of Thomas Jefferson, exploring his contributions to American political philosophy, particularly the influence of French Enlightenment thinkers on his views. Chinard aims to present Jefferson as a pivotal figure who shaped the essence of Americanism through his vision of democracy and governance. At the start of the text, the author provides insights into Jefferson's formative years in Virginia, detailing aspects of his upbringing, education, and family background. He highlights Jefferson's childhood influences, including his father's dedication to education and his encounters with prominent intellectuals. The opening portion effectively establishes the groundwork for understanding Jefferson's character and philosophical developments, underscoring his gradual evolution into a prominent political thinker who would later articulate the principles underlying the Declaration of Independence. The narrative emphasizes the early experiences that shaped Jefferson's views on liberty, governance, and the distinctiveness of the American experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38073
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