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100 1 _aAdams, Henry,
_d1838-1918
245 1 0 _aHistory of the United States of America, Volume 6 (of 9)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-06
508 _aRichard Hulse, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"History of the United States of America, Volume 6 (of 9)" by Henry Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the first administration of President James Madison, covering the significant events and political maneuvers between 1809 and 1813 during a tumultuous period in American history, particularly in relation to foreign relations and the tensions leading to the War of 1812. The opening of this volume sets the stage for the complex diplomatic challenges faced by Madison, especially regarding relations with Great Britain and France. It begins by outlining Britain's precarious situation as it contended with the threat of Napoleon's ambitions in Europe while simultaneously managing its colonies and international trade. The narrative introduces the frustrations of American diplomats who, like William Pinkney, grapple with British policies such as the Orders in Council and the illegal blockades impacting U.S. trade, ultimately leading to heightened tensions that foreshadow America's entry into war. This opening segment thoroughly examines the legislative and diplomatic strategies employed by Madison's administration, reflecting on the interplay between national honor, economic interests, and international diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1889
653 _aUnited States -- History -- 1801-1809
653 _aUnited States -- History -- 1809-1817
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/historyofuniteds01adamuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72884
999 _c113609
_d113609