Albert Gallatin by John Austin Stevens

"Albert Gallatin" by John Austin Stevens is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and contributions of Albert Gallatin, an influential figure in early American politics, known for his roles in legislation, administration, and finance. It delves into his impact on pivotal issues such as the Monroe Doctrine and his advocacy against a national debt and paper currency. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Gallatin's background, highlighting his early life in Geneva and his subsequent move to America in pursuit of personal freedom and political ideals. The opening chapters outline Gallatin's education, philosophical leanings, and the philosophical and political environment of his time. It illustrates his evolution from a young European immigrant eager to escape the confines of conservative society to a key participant in shaping the democratic principles of the nascent United States, setting the stage for his later significant political influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Stevens, John Austin, 1827-1910
Title Albert Gallatin
Series Title American Statesmen, Volume 13
Credits Produced by Thomas Strong and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
Category Text
eBook-No. 20873
Release Date
Last Update Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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