Foreign affairs and the founding fathers : from confederation to constitution, 1776-1787 /
Graebner, Norman A.
Burns, Richard Dean.
Siracusa, Joseph M.
Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger,
c2011.
This history of the Confederation era is the first new work on the topic in a generation. In its pages, three diplomatic historians offer a realist interpretation of the way in which the Founding Fathers conducted foreign affairs, refreshing our collective memory about their priorities and their values. --from publisher description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-187) and index.
Prologue : the challenge of external relations -- America enters the international community -- The challenge of independence -- American diplomats engage Britain and France -- American diplomats engage the Barbary pirates and Spain -- The crisis of 1786 : call for constitutional revision -- External relations and the constitution, 1787 -- The ratification debate : how important is foreign policy?
This history of the Confederation era is the first new work on the topic in a generation. In its pages, three diplomatic historians offer a realist interpretation of the way in which the Founding Fathers conducted foreign affairs, refreshing our collective memory about their priorities and their values. --from publisher description
Constitutional history