James Monroe: A Republican Champion - Couverture rigide

Poston, Brook

 
9780813056104: James Monroe: A Republican Champion
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ISBN 10 : 0813056101 ISBN 13 : 9780813056104
Editeur : University Press of Florida, 2019

Synopsis

Despite serving his country for 50 years and being among the most qualified men to hold the office of president, James Monroe is an oft-forgotten Founding Father. In this book, Brook Poston reveals how Monroe attempted to craft a legacy for himself as a champion of American republicanism.

Monroe's dedication to the vision of a modern republic built on liberty began when he joined the American Revolution. His devotion to the cause further developed under his apprenticeship to Thomas Jefferson. These experiences spurred him to support the virtues of republicanism during the French Revolution, when he tried to create an alliance between the United States and the French republic despite ire from the U.S. Federalist party. As Monroe climbed the political ranks, his achievements began to add up: he played a significant role in the Louisiana Purchase, helped lead the fight against Great Britain in the War of 1812, oversaw the acquisition of Florida from Spain, and created the Monroe Doctrine to protect the Americas from the influence of European monarchies.

Focusing exclusively on America's fifth president and his complete commitment to republicanism, this book offers new interpretations of James Monroe as a patriot who dedicated his life to what he believed was perhaps the most important cause in human history.

A volume in the series Contested Boundaries, edited by Gene Allen Smith

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À propos de l'auteur

Brook Poston is associate professor of history at Stephen F. Austin State University.

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Éditeur
University Press of Florida
Date d'édition
2019
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0813056101
ISBN 13 
9780813056104
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
176
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ISBN 10 :  0813068320 ISBN 13 :  9780813068329
Editeur : University Press of Florida, 2020
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