History of the United States of America, Volume 4 (of 9): During the Second Administration of Thomas Jefferson
1891
History of the United States of America, Volume 4 (of 9): During the Second Administration of Thomas Jefferson
1891
Henry Adams's 'History of the United States of America, Volume 4' (1891) examines the second administration of Thomas Jefferson from 1805 to 1809, a pivotal era marked by rising tensions with Great Britain. This volume details significant events, including the British attack on the USS Chesapeake, and explores the complexities of Jefferson's presidency amid challenges to national identity and foreign policy. Notable for its rich detail and incisive style, this work provides a critical perspective on early American history and the interplay of diplomacy and domestic politics during a formative period.
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“Few men have dared to legislate as though eternal peace were at hand, in a world torn by wars and convulsions and drowned in blood; but this was what Jefferson aspired to do. Even in such dangers, he believed that Americans might safely set an example which the Christian world should be led by interest to respect and at length to imitate.””
— Henry Adams
“With all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and prosperous people? Still one thing more, fellow-citizens,”
— Henry Adams
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