The Autobiography of James Monroe - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0815610890 ISBN 13 : 9780815610892

Editeur : Syracuse University Press, 2017

Synopsis

First published in 1959, The Autobiography of James Monroe collects the compelling fragments of Monroe’s unfinished autobiography, written after his retirement from the presidency. The memoirs trace his boyhood, education, and experiences during his long service as a public servant before becoming president.
Monroe vividly recalls his military experience in the Revolution, his law studies
at the College of William and Mary, and his service as aide to Governor Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. From the early days of his political career, Monroe writes with passion about his opposition to slavery and his support for the Western farmer. He discusses his controversial first mission to France as a young and inexperienced minister to a country in the throes of a revolution, as well as
subsequent missions in which he served as the key negotiator with France for
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
Originally edited by Stuart Gerry Brown, this new edition includes an introduction by historian and documentary editor William Ferraro. Ferraro considers the lasting influence of Brown’s edition on Monroe scholarship and surveys the most recent research, detailing the ways this founding father’s legacy continues to unfold.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Stuart Gerry Brown was professor of American civilization in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He is the author of many books, including The Social Philosophy of Josiah Royce.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Syracuse University Press
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0815610890
• ISBN 13: 9780815610892
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 270
• Éditeur: Brown Stuart Gerry
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