Footnotes to history : a primer on the American political character / by Griffin B. Bell ; edited by John P. Cole.

Contents Jefferson the lawyer : a notion of natural rights -- Washington in defeat : sacrifice and perseverance -- Sally Hemings of Monticello : slavery, race, and legacy -- John Marshall the federalist : American nationalism -- Jefferson and his religion : separation of church and state -- The trial of Aaron Burr : a triumph of the American justice system -- Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain : scholar and warrior : duty -- John Singleton Mosby : "The Gray Ghost" : honor -- The peace conference at Hampton Roads : a missed opportunity -- Lee's surrender to Grant : winning and losing -- A kind word for General Sherman : the limits of military action -- Oliver Wendell Holmes : the rule of law.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [179]-185).
LCCN 2008040027
ISBN9780865549043 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN0865549044 (hardback : alk. paper)

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