Presents a concise account of the life of Thomas Jefferson, discussing the private world and public career of the U.S. statesman.

Includes index.

The Formative Years -- Public Life and Private World -- The Road to Revolution -- At Philadelphia -- Virginia Reformer -- Wartime Governor of Virginia -- Withdrawal, Sorrow, and Return -- The Scene of Europe -- Romantic Interlude and New Adventures -- Witness to Revolution in France -- First Months at the State Department -- Conflict in Washington's Cabinet -- A Trying Year -- Renewal at Monticello -- Vice-President -- The Election of 1800 -- A President in Command -- Presidential Zenith -- Trials of a Second Term -- Closing a Political Career -- The Sage of Monticello -- A Final Legacy.