Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)
American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis
Add American Sphinx to bookshelf
Add to Bookshelf
American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis
Paperback $22.00
Apr 07, 1998 | ISBN 9780679764410

Buy from Other Retailers:

See All Formats (2) +
  • Apr 07, 1998 | ISBN 9780679764410

    Buy from Other Retailers:

  • Nov 19, 1998 | ISBN 9780375727467

    Buy from Other Retailers:

Buy the Audiobook Download:

Listen to a sample from American Sphinx

Product Details

Praise

“Fascinating … an erudite and illuminating study.” —The New York Times
 
“This elegant book on Jefferson sets a standard—history at its best.” —Chicago Tribune Editor’s Choice
 
“A brilliant, unconventional look at Jefferson … beautifully written, cogently argues, full of both zealous scholarship and lively imagination.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
“Magnificent.… Ellis has a Jeffersonian gift for language.” —Newsweek
 
“Lively and provocative … first-rate.” —David McCullough

Awards

Ambassador Book Award WINNER 1998

National Book Awards WINNER 1997

Looking for More Great Reads?
21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
Get the latest updates about Joseph J. Ellis
And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
By clicking “SIGN UP”, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and understand that Penguin Random House collects certain categories of personal information for the purposes listed in that policy, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information and retains personal information in accordance with the policy. You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime.
Dismiss
Thanks!
Something awesome is on its way.
Back to Top