The Hemingses of Monticello
An American Family
Book • 2008
This book is a comprehensive and scholarly work that delves into the lives of the Hemings family, who were enslaved at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Annette Gordon-Reed reconstructs the intricate and often fraught relationships between the Hemingses and Jefferson, providing a detailed historical context and challenging previous narratives.
The book won the National Book Award and is praised for its extensive research and nuanced portrayal of the Hemings family's experiences.
Annette Gordon-Reed reconstructs the intricate and often fraught relationships between the Hemingses and Jefferson, providing a detailed historical context and challenging previous narratives.
The book won the National Book Award and is praised for its extensive research and nuanced portrayal of the Hemings family's experiences.
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