Jefferson and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynasty

Chronicles of America #15

by Allen Johnson

""Jefferson and His A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynasty"" is a historical book written by Allen Johnson and published in 1921. The book chronicles the political history of the United States during the Virginia Dynasty, which refers to the period from 1801 to 1825 when four presidents from Virginia, including Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and John Tyler, held office. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political and social events that shaped the Virginia Dynasty, including the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the Missouri Compromise. It offers a comprehensive look at the political ideologies and leadership styles of the four Virginia presidents and their impact on the country's development during this period. The author also explores the relationships and interactions between these presidents and their colleagues, including prominent figures such as Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, and John Marshall. Additionally, the book delves into the domestic and foreign policies of the Virginia Dynasty, including the expansion of the United States, the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine, and the growing tensions between the North and South over slavery. Overall, ""Jefferson and His Colleague"" provides a detailed and insightful account of one of the most important periods in American history, shedding light on the key figures and events that shaped the nation during the Virginia Dynasty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History

356 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1918

About the author

Allen Johnson (1870–1931) was an American historian, teacher, biographer, and editor, most notably of the Dictionary of American Biography and the Chronicles of America series.

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Reviews

[Dauprof Huntsville]

Key features that I enjoyed:
- Excellent insight regarding the pressures that a young nation faced in the first quarter of the 19th century. Specifics of the dynamic tensions faced by our administrations, not a simple restatement of facts or cursory history.
- An examination of the strengths and weaknesses of our founding fathers that I had not read before. I especially liked seeing how these personal characteristics played a role in our dealings with the British, French, and Russian counterparts. Also, how the latter were so much more sophisticated in world politics than our fledgling Union.
- How some things never change in politics. "Always put off until tomorrow what you might do today." In that era, states rights, the rights of all men and women, and the role of the federal government in our lives, are but a few examples.

A minor stumbling block: The Reader should expect to encounter many archaic words in this writing. Not unexpected, but be forewarned. Have your dictionary, analog or digital, at the ready.