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American Virtues (American Political Thought)

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Jean Yarborough's book is an excellent compilation of Jefferson's beliefs on what constitutes good character to maintain republican government. She correctly surmises Jefferson would be appalled at modern America's obsession with making money and consumption. She also relates how he would bemoan the loss of leisure and family time. He would be disturbed by American's long commutes to work and large crowded cities. Yarborough relates how Jefferson would recommend reading, frugality, study, and emphasis on morality in schools. She further points out he would expect the cultivation of good character is essential to a well-ordered republic. Overall a great book.

This book is truly beautiful! The author goes seamlessly over the topic of liberalism VS. republicism. It is also very instructive upon the polictical views of Thomas Jefferson.

I throughly enjoyed the author's work in explaining Jefferson's view of liberty, freedom, and religion. Many great references to the readings that Thomas Jefferson did as a younger man and you can tell how some of his thought process developed. My favorite part of the book was Jefferson's ideas about religion and christianity. Very revealing and interesting because so many people think all the founder fathers were very religious. It's not a long book but it is well written and seriously keeps your interest throughout the 190 pages. In summary, a great book to learn about an amazing person and how he came about living his virtues.

American Virtues is an excellent review of one the greatest Presidents in American history. President Jefferson had great insight into human nature and what it takes for citizens to be self-governing, as set forth in this book.