| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
The fascinating biography of one of America's most colorful diplomats. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812.
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Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812. |
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Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812. |
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Poets, American -- 18th century -- Biography.
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Poets, American. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Diplomats -- United States -- Biography.
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Diplomats. |
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United States. |
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Politicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Politicians. |
| Chronological Term |
1700 - 1799 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hill, Peter P., 1926- Joel Barlow, American diplomat and nation builder. 1st ed. Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, 2012 9781597976824 (DLC) 2011045397 (OCoLC)650217385 |
| ISBN |
9781597977722 (electronic book) |
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1597977721 (electronic book) |
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9781597976824 |
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1597976822 |
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