Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness - Rilegato

Jefferson, Thomas; Petersen, Eric S.

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ISBN 10: 0679643117 ISBN 13: 9780679643111

Casa editrice: Modern Library, 2004

Riassunto

A collection of thirty-four inspirational essays culled from the writings of Thomas Jefferson follows the founding father's insights into how to lead a more meaningful life as an individual and as a nation, in a volume that explores such themes as patriotism, hope, patience, and forgiveness. 12,500 first printing.

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Recensione:

“An extraordinary distillation of the though and wisdom of Thomas Jefferson.”
—MERRILL D. PETERSON, professor emeritus of history, University of Virginia, author of The Jefferson Image in the American Mind
“Seamlessly weaving Jefferson’s wisdom and lively moral imagination into discrete an dtimeless meditations, this far from common ‘commonplace book’ brings Jefferson’s thoughts alive again for a new generation of Americans.”
—FORREST CHURCH, author of The American Creed and editor of The Jefferson Bible

L'autore:

ERIC S. PETERSEN is a managing partner at the New York law firm of Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP. Educated at Brown University and the University of Chicago Law School, he has studied Jefferson’s life and works since 1993. He lives in Connecticut and can be reached at www.lightandliberty.org.

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• Editore: Modern Library
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0679643117
• ISBN 13: 9780679643111
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 154