Brandt (editor, National Geographic books) explores a little-known aspect of Jefferson's body of work, using excerpts from Jefferson's voluminous travel diaries and personal correspondence to follow his journeys throughout Europe during his five-year residency in Paris. The writings give readers a new perspective on European life in the 18th century and on the beginnings of the French Revolution. Brandt provides an introduction and commentary throughout the selections. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Recensione:
"Anthony Brandt...has shrewdly edited Jefferson's astonishing correspondence...into a compelling encounter with the mind of a great man." –Los Angeles Times
"Here, in the trees, butterflies and beggars of his journal, I...sense a real-life Jefferson... This book is important." –Times (London)
L'autore:
Anthony Brandt is an expert on travel who has edited more than twenty National Geographic books, including the very successful Journals of Lewis and Clark. The book review editor of Adventure magazine, he is also a contributor to Esquire, GQ, The New York Times Sunday Magazine and other publications.
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- EditoreNatl Geographic Society
- Data di pubblicazione2006
- ISBN 10 0792254864
- ISBN 13 9780792254867
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine388
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