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Hill, Peter P. (1926-....)

Joel Barlow, American diplomat and nation builder [Texte imprimé] / Peter P. Hill - Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, cop. 2012 - 1 vol. (269 p.) : couv. ill. ; 24 cm

Bibliogr. p. 249-256

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

ISBN: 978-1-59797-682-4

Subjects--Personal Names:
Barlow, Joel (1754-1812)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
DIPLOMATE
BIOGRAPHIE
RELATIONS DIPLOMATIQUES

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
ETATS UNIS
MAGHREB

Dewey Class. No.: 327.6107309033 327.730092