Biography & Letters

American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson

Joseph J. Ellis

Thomas Jefferson; character; political ideals; slavery.

Subject matter

Thomas Jefferson; character; political ideals; slavery

Culture / tradition

United States; Founding Fathers

Publication / composition

1997

Edition publication year

Not specified

Historical figures

Joseph J. Ellis

Historical timeframe

Early Modern Era (1500–1800 CE) · 1743 CE – 1826 CE

Approximate main subject period; carried forward from the earlier timeline guide.