This classic work of American history by Henry Adams offers a detailed account of the political and social developments in the United States during the second term of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, Adams provides a nuanced and compelling analysis of the major issues of the era, including foreign relations, the Louisiana Purchase, and the politics of slavery and civil rights. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.