Empire of Liberty

"[A] very worthwhile survey of Jeffersonian America."--Paul Doutrich, York College of Pennsylvania "An interesting and provocative interpretation of Jefferson. Well-written and very persuasive."--Thomas A. Schwartz, Vanderbilt University "The most provocative and stimulating single volume now available on Jefferson's diplomacy."--Journal of Southern History "An excellent book that is the best succinct account of Jefferson's foreign policy and a superb primer for understanding America's response to the outside world."--New York Times Book Review "An impressive intellectual exercise. Two able political scientists have moved in among historians to produce an insightful history of Thomas Jefferson's public life written with verve and high style."--Journal of American History "[A] very worthwhile survey of Jeffersonian America."--Paul Doutrich, York College of Pennsylvania "An interesting and provocative interpretation of Jefferson. Well-written and very persuasive."--Thomas A. Schwartz, Vanderbilt University "The most provocative and stimulating single volume now available on Jefferson's diplomacy."--Journal of Southern History "An excellent book that is the best succinct account of Jefferson's foreign policy and a superb primer for understanding America's response to the outside world."--New York Times Book Review "An impressive intellectual exercise. Two able political scientists have moved in among historians to produce an insightful history of Thomas Jefferson's public life written with verve and high style."--Journal of American History "A thought-provoking discussion of our current situation."--Strategic Review "A book on Jeffersonian diplomacy is long overdue, and this readable work does credit to its fascinating topic."--Tim Maga, Bentley College "A much needed reappraisal of Jefferson's presidency--excellent introduction for both undergraduates & graduate students."--Robert Sutton, Western Illinois University "This excellent study fills a void in literature on American foreign policy in the republic's early years. Thoughtfully and clearly written, the authors craft a book which should be required reading for students and scholars alike."--Thomas Campbell, Florida State University "A book on Jeffersonian diplomacy is long overdue, and this readable work does credit to its fascinating topic."--Tim Maga, Bentley College "This excellent study fills a void in literature on American foreign policy in the republic's early years. Thoughtfully and clearly written, the authors craft a book which should be required reading for students and scholars alike."--Thomas M. Campbell, Florida State University