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“If the obstacles of bigotry and priestcraft can be surmounted, we may hope that common sense will suffice to do everything else.”

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Book:Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution : Annotated Correspondence

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Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution : Annotated Correspondence

The book features a comprehensive selection of Jefferson's letters and documents, providing insight into his views on military strategy, political philosophy, and the principles of the American Revolution. more

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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a distinguished politician, philosopher, architect, and scientist. He was born on April 13, 1743, and died on July 4, 1826. Jefferson advocated for democracy and freedom in politics and was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence. His political ideas had a profound impact on the founding and development of the United States. more

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