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Title: The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 06
Note: Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 06" by Jared Sparks is a historical account published in the early 19th century. This volume compiles the letters of key figures like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others concerning the foreign relations of the United States during the Revolutionary War. The correspondence is primarily focused on the complexities of diplomacy and negotiation that emerged as America sought recognition and support from various foreign powers while simultaneously navigating the war against Britain. The opening of this volume delves into John Adams's communications from Amsterdam in 1781, addressing congressional matters and European diplomacy amidst the ongoing Revolutionary War. Adams discusses the tenuous state of Dutch politics, the challenges of securing financial aid for the American cause, and the potential for treaties with France and other nations. He expresses his concern over the inactivity of Dutch authorities and their reluctance to acknowledge American independence, emphasizing the pressing need for a more assertive approach to secure support against shared enemies. The letters reveal a landscape of complex negotiations, alliances, and the challenges faced by American diplomats during this turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866
EBook No.: 39344
Published: Apr 1, 2012
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 06
Note: Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Frank van Drogen, Melissa McDaniel and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France
(BnF/Gallica) at http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 06" by Jared Sparks is a historical account published in the early 19th century. This volume compiles the letters of key figures like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others concerning the foreign relations of the United States during the Revolutionary War. The correspondence is primarily focused on the complexities of diplomacy and negotiation that emerged as America sought recognition and support from various foreign powers while simultaneously navigating the war against Britain. The opening of this volume delves into John Adams's communications from Amsterdam in 1781, addressing congressional matters and European diplomacy amidst the ongoing Revolutionary War. Adams discusses the tenuous state of Dutch politics, the challenges of securing financial aid for the American cause, and the potential for treaties with France and other nations. He expresses his concern over the inactivity of Dutch authorities and their reluctance to acknowledge American independence, emphasizing the pressing need for a more assertive approach to secure support against shared enemies. The letters reveal a landscape of complex negotiations, alliances, and the challenges faced by American diplomats during this turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866
EBook No.: 39344
Published: Apr 1, 2012
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.