In "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power," author Jon Meacham delves into the complexities of Thomas Jefferson's life and his role as a founding father of the United States. The book paints a vivid picture of Jefferson not only as a political leader but also as a thinker and a man of contradictions. Meacham explores how Jefferson's ideals about liberty and democracy often clashed with the realities of his personal life, particularly concerning slavery...