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The Life Of James Monroe

The Life Of James Monroe

Morgan, George

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Presidents & Heads of State19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162928050
ISBN13: 9781162928050
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.55
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of James Monroe is a comprehensive biography of the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe, written by the acclaimed historian and author George Morgan. The book delves into Monroe's life, from his early years in Virginia, to his service in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, to his rise to political prominence as a member of the Virginia legislature and the United States Senate. Morgan explores Monroe's role in the formation of the United States, including his involvement in the drafting of the Constitution and his work as a diplomat, including his tenure as the U.S. Minister to France during the Napoleonic Wars. The book also examines Monroe's presidency, including his efforts to expand American territory through the Louisiana Purchase and the Monroe Doctrine, which established the United States as a dominant power in the Western Hemisphere. Throughout the book, Morgan provides a nuanced portrait of Monroe, highlighting his strengths as a leader, his political acumen, and his commitment to public service. The biography also explores Monroe's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe. Overall, The Life of James Monroe is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of America's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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