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Pinckney's Treaty: A Study of America's Advantage From Europe's Distress, 1783-1800

Pinckney's Treaty: A Study of America's Advantage From Europe's Distress, 1783-1800

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General World HistoryInternational RelationsRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1025904443
ISBN13: 9781025904443
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Pinckney's Treaty: A Study of America's Advantage From Europe's Distress, 1783-1800 is a definitive analysis of the diplomatic maneuvers that secured vital territorial and navigational rights for the young United States. Written by historian Samuel Flagg Bemis, this work explores the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 18th century, focusing on the high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Spain.

The narrative details how the United States leveraged the conflicts and distress within Europe to achieve the Treaty of San Lorenzo, commonly known as Pinckney's Treaty. This agreement was crucial for establishing the southern boundary of the United States and granting American citizens the right to navigate the Mississippi River-a development that proved essential for the expansion and economic stability of the early republic.

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