Jefferson and the press : crucible of liberty / Jerry W. Knudson.

Author/creator Knudson, Jerry W.
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxvii, 221 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826--Relations with journalists.
Press and politics--United States. --History. --19th century.
United States--Politics and government. --1801-1809.

Contents The partisan press, 1801-1809 -- Republican printers : "immigrant scribblers" -- Federalist editors : "monumental columns" -- Election of 1800-1801 : anguish and triumph -- Tom Paine comes home, 1802 -- Louisiana Purchase : "this new, immense, unbounded world" -- Duel at Weehawken -- Assault on the judiciary -- The embargo and commercial warfare, 1807-1809 -- Jefferson and the press.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [181]-207) and index.
LCCN 2005020245
ISBN1570036071 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781570036071