The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly cover image

Episode 70: Dennis C. Rasmussen

The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly

00:00

The Illusion of Jefferson

The Missouri crisis of 1819 shakes the whole nation. He basically predicts the path to the Civil War. The illusion sets in with him very late in his life, but he doesn't give up on his belief in American exceptionalism.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app