The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 38, December, 1860 : A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 38, December, 1860" by Various is a historical magazine publication written during the mid-19th century. This issue includes a comprehensive exploration of early American relations with the Barbary States, focusing on the conflicts and treaties that shaped these interactions, particularly highlighting the War with Tripoli and the actions of various American figures like William Eaton. The opening of this volume presents a detailed account of the complex and often tumultuous diplomatic relationship between the United States and the Barbary States, illustrating the misconceptions and realities of American naval endeavors in the Mediterranean. The text describes how American colonists perceived their sovereignty against the backdrop of piracy and tribute demands from North African powers, emphasizing significant events such as the war with Tripoli and the controversial tactics used by figures like Eaton to assert American interests. It sets the stage for a deeper examination of the political maneuvers and the challenges faced by American diplomats and military leaders in a world that often regarded them as unworthy contenders against established powers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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E-text prepared by Joshua Hutchinson, Sheila Vogtmann, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01