Tag Archives: Thomas Jefferson

The Democratic Republic vs. the Aristocracy

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Ron Pavellas

“… I love you with all my heart, and pray for the continuance of your life until you should be tired of it yourself.” Thus ends the letter of 15 August 1820 from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, the men … Continue reading →

Posted in Government & Politics, History | Tagged Aristocracy, aristoi, democratic republic, Federalists, French Revolution, άριστοι, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, University of Groningen, Xenophon | 2 Comments

John Adams & Thomas Jefferson: From Friendship to Antagonism to Reconciliation

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Ron Pavellas

I was tempted to title this piece “The DNA of the United States of America, Part 3.” I have already written of the rivalry between Adams and Jefferson for the Presidency of the USA in the year 1800, and on … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Literature, Government & Politics, History | Tagged Abigail Adams, Articles of Confederation, Federalists, George Washington, James Madison, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Constitution, United States Declaration of Independence | 27 Comments

Tag Archives: Thomas Jefferson

The Democratic Republic vs. the Aristocracy

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