Joel Barlow : American diplomat and nation builder / Peter P. Hill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hill, Peter P., 1926-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812.

Barlow, Joel.

Poets, American--18th century--Biography.

Poets, American.

Diplomats--United States--Biography.

Diplomats.

United States.

Politicians--United States--Biography.

Politicians.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

271 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, [2012]

Summary:

Showcasing the core ideals of the Jeffersonian enlightenment ethos, this biography of American diplomat Joel Barlow explores the life and career of this important representative of the fledgling nation on the world stage, and presents an engaging look at the self-conscious philosophical stature of the nation builders of the post-revolutionary era. The work details Barlow's actions securing temporary peace with the Barbary States, discusses in detail his dealing in France that helped the US in the War of 1812, and examines the personal and business acumen that made him one of the most important diplomats of the era. Hill is professor emeritus of history at George Washington University. Distributed by Books International. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Seeking fame, but without fortune

Selling western lands to French emigrés

Joining the French Revolution

Waiting for a diplomatic opening to Algeria

Setting out to complete the Donaldson Treaty

Saving the treaty, freeing the captives

Waiting out treaties with Tunis and Tripoli

Critiquing U.S. policy toward France

Keeping busy in Paris, riding out the political storm at home

Home at last: touting a "national institution" of learning

Nurturing nephews, defending a president

Watching the worsening relations with Britain and France

Beginning the French mission-with lively exchanges

Outlining a treaty, waiting for a response

Sorting out the issues in Franco-American co-belligerency

Brain-storming a solution to the indemnities issue

Failed mission, fallen diplomat

Having served his country, not always well, but faithfully.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-256) and index.

ISBN:

9781597976824

1597976822

9781597977722

1597977721

OCLC:

650217385