Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy

This groundbreaking book by Annette Gordon-Reed sheds new light on one of American history's most controversial figures, Thomas Jefferson, and his complex relationship with his slave Sally Hemings.

With a meticulous examination of the existing evidence, Gordon-Reed presents a compelling argument that the affair between Jefferson and Hemings did occur, despite centuries of denial by scholars and historians.

Through her thorough analysis of the Hemings family and their place in Jefferson's life, Gordon-Reed challenges the long-held belief that the relationship was impossible due to social and cultural norms of the time.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the complexities of human relationships.