The American Revolution of 1800: How Jefferson Rescued Democracy from Tyranny and Faction-and What This Means Today [Large Print 16 Pt Edition] - Paperbackby Dan Sisson (Author), Thom Hartmann (Author) In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson argues that Thomas Jefferson thought democratic revolutions would be necessary from time to time to break the grip of autocratic factions on the government. That is how Jefferson saw the election of 1800 and the lessons for today couldn't be more obvious. Most historians celebrate Jefferson's victory over Adams in 1800 as the beginning of the two party