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James Monroe : a life / Tim McGrath.

McGrath, Tim, 1951- (author.).

Summary:

"The extraordinary life of James Monroe: soldier, senator, diplomat, and the last Founding Father to hold the presidency, a man who helped transform thirteen colonies into a vibrant and mighty republic. Critically acclaimed author Tim McGrath has delved into an astonishing array of primary sources, many rarely seen since Monroe's own time, to conjure up this remarkable portrait of an essential American statesman and president."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780451477262
ISBN: 045147726X
Physical Description: 738 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Publisher: [New York] : Dutton, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Rebellious Colonists and Disorderly Collegians -- Every Inch of Ground -- One of Heaven's Favourites -- Arts and Intrigues -- The Partizans of Monarchy -- One of Our Most Distinguished Citizens -- Stones and Brick Bats -- I Am Ready; Get Your Pistols -- A Subject Interesting to Humanity -- No Other Man Could Be Found -- You Have Been Here Before -- We Have No Sincere Friends Any Where -- I Am Now Withdrawn from Publick Life -- James the Second -- The City Is the Object -- Repelled by the Bayonet -- The Chief Magistrate of the Country -- The Happy Situation of the United States -- Permit This to Pass Unnoticed -- The Evil Must Gradually Cure Itself -- Slavery Is Precisely the Question -- The Scythe for Retrenchment -- 'Tis My Report! -- This Sets Our Compass -- I Have No Complaint -- For the Consolation of All.