Thomas Jefferson; An Intimate History

This challenging biography is a rich, three-dimensional portrait that explores the shadowy relationship between Thomas Jefferson's inner life and his public life. Where others have focused attention on Jefferson's life of the mind, Brodie concentrates upon Jefferson and the life of the heart, showing for the first time the largely unknown man of feeling and passion. The author examines closely Jefferson's ambivalent feelings arout revolution, race, religion, power and love, making new discoveries while settling old controversies. The result is an exciting portrait of great force, clarity and imagination. It is a biography that no one interested in the man or his times should miss reading.