Jefferson and the Ordeal of Liberty: Jefferson and His Time, Volume 3

by Dumas Malone Narrated by Anna Fields

Overview

The third volume in Dumas Malone's distinguished, Pulitzer Prize-winning study of Thomas Jefferson and his time deals with one of the most fascinating and controversial periods of Jefferson's life. It includes the story of the final and most crucial phase of his secretaryship of state; his retirement to Monticello; his assumption of the leadership of the opposition party; and the crisis during the half-war with France, when the existence of political oppression was threatened and the freedom of individuals imperiled. Also covered is Jefferson's*own election to the presidency in 1801.

This six-volume biography has become the standard work on Jefferson's life.

Editorial Reviews

Virginia Magazine - Harry Ammon

Not only has Mr. Malone mastered the vast body of Jefferson’s correspondence and the writings of his contemporaries, but he has fully explored the wealth of monographic material devoted to this epoch.... Throughout the book there is a sense of proportion and balance which might well be called classic.

From the Publisher

"Not only has Mr. Malone mastered the vast body of Jefferson’s correspondence and the writings of his contemporaries, but he has fully explored the wealth of monographic material devoted to this epoch.... Throughout the book there is a sense of proportion and balance which might well be called classic. "—Harry Ammon, author of Virginia Magazine

Virginia Magazine

Not only has Mr. Malone mastered the vast body of Jefferson’s correspondence and the writings of his contemporaries, but he has fully explored the wealth of monographic material devoted to this epoch.... Throughout the book there is a sense of proportion and balance which might well be called classic.

— Harry Ammon

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169517408
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	06/22/2005
Series:	Jefferson and His Time Series , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged

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