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Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution

This book compiles a selection of Thomas Jefferson's writings that focus on his perspectives on war and revolutionary movements. The content includes his personal reflections, political arguments, and historical analyses related to these themes. more

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Thomas Jefferson
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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“I am ever unwilling that [peace] should be disturbed as long as the rights and interests of the nations can be preserved. But whensoever hostile aggressions on these require a resort to war, we must meet our duty and convince the world that we are just friends and brave enemies.”

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Book:Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution : Annotated Correspondence
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“Our duty to ourselves, to posterity, and to mankind, call on us by every motive which is sacred or honorable, to watch over the safety of our beloved country during the troubles which agitate and convulse the residue of the world, and to sacrifice to that all personal and local considerations.”

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Book:The writings of Thomas Jefferson
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