"Jefferson was acutely sensitive to the potential, even inevitable, contradiction between the exercise of presidential power and respect for popular democracy. As president he attempted their reconciliation, simultaneously practicing and innovating a strikingly original theory of politics. In the process, as Jeremy D. Bailey thoroughly and convincingly demonstrates, Jefferson created one of the strongest and most enduring ideational bulwarks of the modern presidency." -Richard Bensel, Cornell University "In Thomas Jefferson and Executive Power, Jeremy Bailey challenges.the modern 'scholarly consensus.' Jefferson, according to Bailey, possessed and acted upon a coherent, comprehensive understanding of executive power that revolutionized the relationship of the presidency to American democracy.There is much going on here and much to learn.

It requires close attention throughout to plumb the subtleties of Jefferson's words and actions and to fully appreciate Bailey's sensitive and nuanced interpretation. Readers will find it well worth the effort." Joseph M. Bessette, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont Review of Books interpretation. Readers will find it well worth the effort." Joseph M. Bessette, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont Review of Books interpretation. Readers will find it well worth the effort.

" Joseph M. Bessette, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont Review of Books interpretation. Readers will find it well worth the effort." Joseph M. Bessette, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont Review of Books.