In Defense of Thomas Jefferson

William G. Hyland Jr. critically examines the longstanding claim that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings, challenging popular notions of guilt with thorough historical analysis. Drawing on reliable evidence and uncovering the origins of the rumor, Hyland suggests that Jefferson is actually innocent of the allegations, highlighting how political agendas and flawed scholarship fueled this widespread misconception. The book offers a recalibration of Jefferson’s legacy by dispelling a pervasive myth with precision and historical rigor.