The Diplomacy of the Revolution: Historical Study (Classic Reprint)

William Henry Trescot

ISBN 10: 0265932262 / ISBN 13: 9780265932261

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

Seller Inventory # 382051463

Synopsis:

Clear, compact history of a pivotal era in American diplomacy

The Diplomacy of the Revolution offers a concise, accessible look at the negotiations and international context that shaped the early United States. Rather than a full volume of correspondence, it distills the material to illustrate how diplomacy worked in practice and why it mattered for independence and national security.

This edition explains the aims and limits of diplomatic history, showing how ideas, interests, and laws intersected at crucial moments. It draws on key events and figures to reveal how alliances, treaties, and non‑belligerent strategies affected the course of the Revolution and the newborn republic.

• How diplomacy emphasizes more than brave battles, highlighting negotiations and statecraft.
• Why international law and treaty practice mattered to early American aims.
• How European politics and major figures influenced American independence.
• What readers gain about the daily work, challenges, and cautious tone of statesmen.

Ideal for readers seeking a focused, readable study of how diplomacy helped shape the United States during the Revolution.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Diplomacy of the Revolution: Historical ...
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New