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Title: Magisterial
Review: Malone's biography of Jefferson is one of the greatest works of historical scholarship ever written. It is an absolute must for every serious student of Jefffeson or the times he lived in. At times Malone's personal preferences and opinions creep into the narrative. This can be seen most clearly during his discussion of Jefferson's draft of the Kentucky Resolutions. Due to his clear Unionist slant, it seems almost as if he is apologizing for Jefferson's ardent state's rights sentiments. Nevertheless, every important issue and event in Jefferson's long life is dealth with ably and with ample documentation, leaving the reader to decide what he or she feels. It is amazing that one man devoted the last four decades of his life to writing this work. All I can say is that it was a noble enterprise, and that the world is in his debt.
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