Francis Cogliano revisits the relationship between Washington and Jefferson, arguing that their vaunted differences mask mutual investments in the Revolution itself. Their later divergence demonstrates how wartime unity gave way…

A dramatic reevaluation of Thomas Jefferson’s thinking on foreign policy and his record as a statesman

Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and contains excerpts of primary sources from the Revolutionary period, including letters, government documents, and diaries. A companion website holds the full text…