A superb one-volume collection of the works of the president with the finest prose style (though I personally prefer Lincoln's--I did say "arguably" and not "actually").

The letters exchanged by Adams and Jefferson--especially the ones after their reconciliation--constitute arguably the most important political exchange in American history.

The definitive biography of Jefferson, though it tads to be light on criticism. If supplemented by more evaluative studies, this can't be beat.

An excellent student of the complex friendship between Jefferson and Adams, siding sharply with Jefferson.

Though many write about Henry Adams, this is the first book that studies Adams's HISTORY in full.

Pauline Maier has produced a second superb modern study of the Declaration that easily stands alongside Wills's.

The 1800 election was one of the nastiest, most contested, and most important in U.S. History.

Though Jefferson's war on the Barbary Pirates has not been emphasized in the past, we have seen two books in the past year on the subject.

The main book detailing the remarkable political partnership forged by Jefferson and James Madison.

One of the best works of social history on the era, anyone interested in Jefferson should read this to better understand his milieu.

Almost universally hated by Jefferson admirers, this is the book that raised anew allegations that Jefferson and Sally Hemings were lovers. At best a psychologically flawed study.

Another excellent study of Jefferson-Hemings, revised to take into account the DNA evidence (far more controversial than usually acknowledged). Dabney doesn't believe Jefferson fathered her children.

A 20th century classic. Croly argues that post-industrial, post-big business Jeffersonianism actually requires a strong federal government to accomplish the most important goals of Jeffersonianism.