History of the United States of America During the Administrations of Thomas Jefferson (The Library of America, No. 31)

1308 pp. Henry Adams' History of the United States During the Administration of Thomas Jefferson is a complete and detailed account of political life in the U.S. from 1801 to 1809. With access to previously unavailable records from Europe, Adams chronicles the fascinating web of 19th century international diplomatic relations, the cast of characters including — in addition to the compelling figure of Jefferson himself — Napoleon Bonaparte, Aaron Burr, John Randolph and Toussaint L'Ouverture.