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Jefferson and the Ordeal of Liberty: Jefferson and His Time, Volume 3 Audiobook
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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'sown election to the presidency in 1801.
This six-volume biography has become the standard work on Jefferson's life.
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"This is the third volume in Dumas Malone's monumental multi-volume biography of Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson and His Time."
— Eddy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Jefferson and His Time is a masterly achievement of scholarship, the finest biography of Jefferson we have or are likely to have, and a monumental triumph of the senior American historian.”
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“Maintains the mature scholarship established by the earlier volumes. Academic in the best sense, it not only displays an intimate familiarity with the vast literature but contains an acute evaluation of Jefferson’s ideas and ideals.”
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“‘Perfect’ best describes Anna Fields’ reading of a very detailed account of Thomas Jefferson’s first 41 years.”
— Booklist
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Part of a 1975Pulitzer Prize winning series for History
Jefferson and the Ordeal of Liberty Listener Reviews
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" Thomas Jefferson: the driest forefather ever! The whole of this voluminous biography should be read by all Americans. "
— Fabian, 6/16/2012 -
" white guy #3 vol 3 "
— Robfussell, 3/6/2010 -
" white guy #3 vol 3 "
— Robfussell, 2/8/2008
About Dumas Malone
Dumas Malone (1892–1986) taught history at American universities such as Yale and Columbia and served for seven years as director of the Harvard University Press before becoming the biographer-in-residence at the University of Virginia. His work as historian and biographer has earned him several honors, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Thomas Jefferson Award, the John F. Kennedy Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
About Anna Fields
Kate Fleming (a.k.a. Anna Fields) (1965–2006), winner of more than a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award in 2004, was one of the most respected narrators in the industry. Trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, she was also a director, producer, and technician at her own studio, Cedar House Audio.