| Finding Jefferson: A Lost Letter, a Remarkable Discovery, and Freedom of Speech in an Age of Terrorism Contributor(s): Dershowitz, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470167114 ISBN-13: 9780470167113 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: Writing in the same engaging and humorous style that made "Chutzpah" and "The Best Defense" such strong sellers, Dershowitz shares how he came across a forgotten letter by Thomas Jefferson that has important implications for the country today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 342.730 |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 5.56" W x 8.72" (0.93 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The #1 New York Times bestselling author, Harvard Law School professor, and tireless defender of civil liberties unearths a little-known letter by his hero, Thomas Jefferson, and shares its secrets. The letter illuminates Jefferson's views on freedom of speech in a way that has important implications for the country today, particularly in the struggle against terrorism. This book is about the remarkable letter Dershowitz found, how he found it, and why it matters not only to him, but to us today. |