The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 05 by Jared Sparks
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"The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 05" by Jared Sparks is a historical compilation written in the early 19th century. This volume primarily consists of letters exchanged among key figures such as Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, focused on the foreign relations of the United States during the American Revolutionary War. The correspondence offers insight into the complex diplomatic negotiations and alliances that were formed during a crucial
period in the nation's history. The opening of this volume introduces a series of letters from John Adams addressed to the President of Congress, detailing the evolving dynamics in Europe as they relate to America's revolutionary efforts. Adams discusses the potential for peace negotiations, the strategic situation of Great Britain, and the emergence of an armed neutrality among other European powers. He expresses concern over England's aggressive actions against neutral nations and explores the significance of these developments for the United States, highlighting the interconnectedness of international politics and the revolutionary struggle. Adams’ reflections reveal the precarious nature of diplomacy in wartime and the necessity of maintaining the integrity and sovereignty of the young nation amidst external pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 05 |
| Credits |
Produced by Frank van Drogen, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41833 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 592 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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