Jefferson and the rights of man

Jefferson and the rights of man

Boston : Little, Brown, 1951.

xxix, 523 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.

923.173 J45mdur 1951

(OCoLC)26407385

Contents: Introduction to Paris -- The rebuffs of a commissioner, 1784-1786 -- At the court of Versailles, 1785-1787 -- Confronting John Bull, 1786 -- Sentimental adventure, 1786 -- Minister of enlightenment -- Traveling with a purpose, 1787 -- The Jefferson circle, 1787-1788 -- Considering the American Constitution, 1786-1789 -- In the twilight of the Old Regime, 1787-1788 -- A diplomat awaits his leave, 1788-1789 -- The return of a Virginian -- New York and the court of George Washington, 1790 -- The functions of the secretary of state -- Working with Hamilton, 1790 -- First skirmishes over foreign policy -- Transition to Philadelphia -- Foreign commerce becomes ans issue, 1791 -- The bank and the Constitution, 1791 -- Storm over the rights of man, 1791 -- Starting the federal city -- New actors on the diplomatic stage, 1791-1792 -- An American champion meets disappointments, 1792 -- The beginnings of party struggle, 1791-1792 -- The causes of discontent, 1792 -- Hamilton vs. Jefferson -- An election and its promise, 1792.
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