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The Radical Jefferson: A Conversation with Kevin Gutzman

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In this edition of Liberty Law Talk historian Kevin Gutzman discusses his latest book, Thomas Jefferson—Revolutionary. We focus on Jefferson’s account of federalism, conscience rights, education, and race.

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Kevin R. C. Gutzman is professor of history at Western Connecticut State University. He is the author of Thomas Jefferson—Revolutionary; James Madison and the Making of America; and Virginia’s American Revolution: From Dominion to Republic, 1776-1840.

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Jon P says

December 4, 2017 at 3:46 am

ohh wow…such a great book. I always like such kind of discussion. Thanks for sharing.

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