Book: Empire Of Liberty: The Statecraft Of Thomas Jefferson This work examines Jefferson's legacy for American foreign policy in the light of several critical themes which continue to be highly significant today: the struggle between isolationists and interventionists, the historic ambivalence over the nation's role as a crusader for liberty, and the relationship between democracy and peace. Written by two distinguished scholars, this book provides invaluable insight into the classic ideas of American diplomacy.
Empire of Liberty takes a new look at the public life, thought, and ambiguous legacy of one of America's most revered statesmen, offering new insight into the meaning of Jefferson in the American experience. This work examines Jefferson's legacy for American foreign policy in the light of several critical themes which continue to be highly significant today: the struggle between isolationists and interventionists, the historic ambivalence over the nation's role as a crusader for liberty, and the relationship between democracy and peace. Written by two distinguished scholars, this book provides invaluable insight into the classic ideas of American diplomacy.
Details of Book: Empire Of Liberty: The Statecraft Of Thomas Jefferson Book: Empire Of Liberty: The Statecraft Of Thomas Jefferson
Author: Robert W. Tucker, David C. Hendrickson
ISBN: 0195074831
ISBN-13: 9780195074833
, 978-0195074833
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 01071992
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Number of Pages: 384
Language: English