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Saving Monticello
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Marc gives an overview of the book:

A History of Monticello, focusing on what happened to the house after Jefferson died, and concentrating on the Levy family, which saved the house from ruin on two different occasions.
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A History of Monticello, focusing on what happened to the house after Jefferson died, and concentrating on the Levy family, which saved the house from ruin on two different occasions.

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About Marc

Marc Leepson is a journalist, historian and author who specializes in writing about American history, the Vietnam War and Vietnam veterans.

A former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly, he has been arts editor and columnist for The VVA Veteran, the...

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Published Reviews

Feb.29.2008

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