{"product_id":"thomas-jefferson-the-art-of-power","title":"Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAmerican Lion\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFranklin and Winston\u003c\/em\u003e, Jon Meacham presents \u003cem\u003eThomas Jefferson: The Art of Power\u003c\/em\u003e, a richly detailed and unprecedented biography that delves into the life of one of America's most iconic Founding Fathers. Jefferson, an original thinker and a master politician, played a pivotal role in creating and sustaining the American republic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThomas Jefferson: The Art of Power\u003c\/em\u003e, Meacham offers a grand and absorbing exploration of Thomas Jefferson, not only focusing on his historical achievements but also vividly bringing to life the man behind the legend. Jefferson's complexities and contradictions are laid bare, with Meacham humanising him as never before—a sentiment echoed by \u003cem\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e. As Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S. Wood asserts, this may be \"the best single-volume biography of Jefferson ever written.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecognised as a #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller and acclaimed as a Best Book of the Year by publications such as \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSt. Louis Post-Dispatch\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e, this magnificent biography provides an in-depth look at the extraordinary man and his considerable times. Jefferson was not only a politician and president but a visionary whose understanding of power and human nature enabled him to unite people, marshal ideas, learn from his mistakes, and prevail through adversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his life, Jefferson was a man of diverse passions—he was deeply interested in women, his family, science, architecture, gardening, Monticello, Paris, and more. His relentless pursuit was the creation, survival, and success of popular government in America, despite the fierce opposition he often faced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive archival research from the United States, England, and France—including previously unpublished transcripts of Jefferson’s presidential papers—Meacham presents a detailed account of Jefferson's personal and professional life. He illuminates Jefferson's appetite for life, his sensuality, and his passion, painting a picture of a leader who was as successful politically as he was complex personally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJefferson's story remains remarkably relevant today. His ability to navigate ferocious partisanship, economic transformations, and external threats while leading a fledgling nation speaks to enduring themes in political leadership. Ultimately, \u003cem\u003eThomas Jefferson: The Art of Power\u003c\/em\u003e captures the eternal drama of a nation's pursuit of greatness in a challenging and unpredictable world, making Jefferson's story resonate profoundly with contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45658386071788,"sku":"9781400067664","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781400067664.jpg?v=1724852384","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/thomas-jefferson-the-art-of-power","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}