The Essential Jefferson

Through substantial selections from Jeffersons writingsincluding his earliest writings, Notes on Virginia, and key public papers and personal correspondencethis volume traces the development of his thinking on such fundamental issues asMoreThrough substantial selections from Jeffersons writings—including his earliest writings, Notes on Virginia, and key public papers and personal correspondence—this volume traces the development of his thinking on such fundamental issues as republicanism, constitution-alism, slavery, and the separation of religion from politics. Footnotes identify Jeffersons correspondents and provide useful context.