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1 online resource |
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Introduction by Thom Hartmann -- The idea of a non-party state -- The idea of revolution -- The idea of revolution: conspiracy and counterrevolution -- The principles of the American and French revolutions -- The politics of faction -- The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions and threats to the First Amendment -- The politics of the revolution of 1800: prelude -- The politics of the revolution of 1800: revolution -- Afterword by Thom Hartmann. |
| Summary |
In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. Most contemporary historians celebrate Jefferson's victory over Adams in 1800 as the beginning of the two-party system, but Sisson believes this reasoning is entirely the wrong lesson. Jefferson saw his election as a peaceful revolution by the American people overturning an elitist faction that was stamping out cherished constitutional rights. |
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Requires Boundless App. |
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Political and social views.
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. |
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1789-1809 |
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Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1800.
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Revolutions -- United States -- History.
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Political and social views. |
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Politics and government. |
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Presidents -- Election. |
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Revolutions. |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1809.
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United States. |
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Electronic books. |
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History.
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Boundless (Digital media service)
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| ISBN |
9781609949860 : $59.95 |
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1609949862 : $59.95 |
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