The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10" by Jared Sparks is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume compiles the letters and correspondence of key American figures such as Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Lafayette concerning the foreign relations of the United States during the Revolutionary War. It provides insight into the political strategies and diplomatic efforts made to secure alliances and negotiate peace. The opening of this volume presents the context of General Lafayette's significant role in American diplomacy, highlighting various interactions he had with Congress while stationed in France. It details the resolutions made by Congress regarding Lafayette's service and his engagement with foreign representatives, as well as his communications with prominent leaders in Europe. These letters illustrate not only his dedication to the American cause but also the challenges faced in seeking support and negotiating terms with other nations during a pivotal time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Frank van Drogen, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-01-22