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Compiler | Adams, John, 1735-1826 |
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LoC No. | 11024300 |
Title | A Collection of State-papers, Relative to the First Acknowledgment of the Sovereignty of the United States of America, and the Reception of Their Minister Plenipotentiary, by Their High Mightinesses the States General of the United Netherlands : to Which is Prefixed, the Political Character of John Adams, Ambassador Plenipotentiary from the States of North America, to Their High Mightinesses the States General of the United Provinces of the Netherlands ... Likewise, an Essay on Canon and Feudal Law |
Note | Reading ease score: 33.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Summary | "A Collection of State-papers, Relative to the First Acknowledgment of the Sovereignty of the United States of America" is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. The text documents significant diplomatic correspondences and the context surrounding the acknowledgment of U.S. sovereignty by the States General of the Netherlands, along with John Adams's role as a diplomat during this pivotal period. The collection delves into the broader themes of political character, statecraft, and the emerging relations between the early United States and European powers. The opening of this work introduces the reader to pivotal historical moments where the acknowledgment of American independence by the Dutch is documented, particularly through John Adams's efforts in securing treaties. It highlights Adams’s pivotal character as a leader and negotiator who opposed British policy, promoting the interests of the new republic. The text discusses his various diplomatic actions and the political climate of the time, emphasizing how these diplomatic endeavors contributed to the eventual recognition of American sovereignty and the desire for commerce relations with the newly independent United States. The detailed petitions from various regions in the Netherlands reveal the palpable anticipation and desire for economic collaboration, painting a nuanced picture of the transitional period marked by shifting alliances and international recognition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
Subject | Law |
Subject | United States -- Foreign relations -- Netherlands |
Subject | Netherlands -- Foreign relations -- United States |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 30872 |
Release Date | Jan 6, 2010 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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