Jefferson LvMI eBook Albert Jay Nock
Download As PDF : Jefferson LvMI eBook Albert Jay Nock 
Here is Albert Jay Nock's classic study on the life and thought of Thomas Jefferson, a book that draws out points other biographers have missed his radicalism, his opposition to all centralized government, his attachment to liberty and property, and his dedication to the idea of revolution. In the process, Nock tells a story of the founding of the United States that you have likely never heard.
To search for Mises Institute titles, enter a keyword and LvMI (short for Ludwig von Mises Institute); e.g., Depression LvMI
Jefferson LvMI eBook Albert Jay Nock
I have read many biographies of Jefferson and many histories of his time. This book is different, more stimulating, and forces deeper thinking. It places in context Mr. Jefferson's (that's how Nock refers to hm throughout) philosophy and his opposition to the Hamiltonian system constructed on top of the Constitution to favor the banking and merchant classes, the "rich and well-born". It also explores his thinking about morals, standards of behavior, art, literature and science. It is compact, charming and enlightening.Product details
|
Tags : Jefferson (LvMI) - Kindle edition by Albert Jay Nock. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Jefferson (LvMI).,ebook,Albert Jay Nock,Jefferson (LvMI),Ludwig von Mises Institute,BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Presidents & Heads of State,HISTORY United States Revolutionary Period
People also read other books :
- Handbook of Pharmaceutical Granulation Technology (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences 198) - edition by Dilip M. Parikh. Professional & Technical eBooks @ .
- Start A Home Cleaning Business edition by Amber Richards Crafts Hobbies Home eBooks
- Fundamental Principles of Lean Manufacturing (9781926537078) Shigeo Shingo Books
- Her Highness' First Murder (Simon & Elizabeth Mystery) Peg Herring 9781410425409 Books
- My Spirit's Musings Nadine Drayton-Keen 9781498490078 Books
Jefferson LvMI eBook Albert Jay Nock Reviews
I liked it a lot. It was a little slow starting but when you got into it, it took off and was really engrossing. If he does another one, you can bet I'll read it.
Not a standard biography, but an insightful rumination upon Jefferson's character and principles by one of the early twentieth century's most interesting thinkers.
A loving biography by Jefferson's kindred spirit. The author's extraordinary ability to "see things as they are" brings meaning and significance to Jefferson's life and times.
Nock introduces us properly to T. J. ( contra distinct from current writers who look at the man through eyes clouded by modern confused morality. The second half focuses on too much inessential information. For example, his accounting practices and detail. Worth the money!
When reading Mr. Nock's works, you can always expect to learn a new and fresh insight. Having read The Theory of Education in the United States by Mr. Nock, with which I had major disagreements, I highly enjoyed his elegant writing style and deep thinking. I came to read this book with quite the excitement and expectation, and overall, these expectations were well met. In this eloquently written biography, Mr. Nock approaches Jefferson's life in an unconventional manner. Rather than following the narrative of Jefferson's life; he offers deep insights into Jefferson's character. This book will be mostly appreciated by people who are already quite familiar with Jefferson and are interested in gaining more insight into Jefferson's thinking and how it evolved during the years.
Just finished reading Albert Jay Nock;s 1926 partial biography of Jefferson's life. It chronologically covers many but not all of the significant events in Jefferson's life, focusing on his intellectual development, personality, interests, philosophies and contributions to this nation's ethos. Jefferson looms large in the birth of this nation and his influence continues to grow today, especially among Americans who are discovering the wisdom of his political philosophy advocating a small/limited federal government in light of the growing oppression by today's out-of-control Federal behemoth.
I found the book to be a challenging read because Nock quotes Jefferson's writings extensively. While Jefferson was no doubt a masterful writer, the florid prose of his age, which makes its points by implications, euphemisms and now archaic terminology, requires a lot of interpretation by the contemporary reader. Furthermore, Nock's writing style does not lessen the burden. That said, I highly recommend this book for its insights into mind of Jefferson and the times in which he lived. It also contains many nuggets of information relevant to analyzing today's political crisis.
Political corruption and the government's tendency to centralize power were problems for Jefferson even when he was President. He concluded that it could not be stopped and that the only solution was to create as many checks as possible, including equal branches of government fully exercising their powers to check, and states fully exercising their powers to check the Federal government. Interestingly, he thought the Supreme Court should have inferior power to the other branches because it is not elected and the other branches were equally capable of interpreting the Constitution. He thought the most effective check on governmental power was an educated and engaged electorate.
Please don't be discouraged from taking on this educational experience. Even if you can't digest all of the book what you do digest will be well worth it.
An excellent view of Jefferson - not intended to be a detailed biography, but more his philosophy of small government. Very little on his role in the Revolution, but that's OK
I have read many biographies of Jefferson and many histories of his time. This book is different, more stimulating, and forces deeper thinking. It places in context Mr. Jefferson's (that's how Nock refers to hm throughout) philosophy and his opposition to the Hamiltonian system constructed on top of the Constitution to favor the banking and merchant classes, the "rich and well-born". It also explores his thinking about morals, standards of behavior, art, literature and science. It is compact, charming and enlightening.
0 Response to "[LTB]∎ [PDF] Jefferson LvMI eBook Albert Jay Nock"
Post a Comment