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The American in England During the First Half Century of Independence

The American in England During the First Half Century of Independence

Spiller, Robert Ernest

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General United States HistoryGreat BritainBritish History

ISBN10: 1026052467
ISBN13: 9781026052464
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The American in England During the First Half Century of Independence is a scholarly and engaging examination of the cultural and diplomatic interactions between the United States and Great Britain during the formative decades following the American Revolution. Written by the noted literary historian Robert Ernest Spiller, the work synthesizes a vast array of journals, letters, and published travel accounts to reconstruct how Americans perceived their former mother country. From the arrival of John Adams as the first minister to the burgeoning tourism of the early 19th century, the book traces the evolution of American identity through the lens of those who crossed the Atlantic.

Spiller explores the varied perspectives of diplomats, students, artists, and men of letters, detailing their reactions to English society, politics, and landscapes. This study highlights the complex blend of lingering resentment and deep-seated cultural affinity that characterized the post-independence era. By analyzing the firsthand reports of figures like Washington Irving and James Fenimore Cooper alongside lesser-known travelers, the work offers a unique window into the social history of the early Republic. It remains an essential resource for understanding the roots of the shared history between the two nations and the development of American international thought.

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