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1 online resource (1 audio file (6hr., 28 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Contested boundaries.
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
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Read by Matthew Boston. |
| Summary |
Despite serving his country for fifty years and being among the most qualified men to hold the office of president, James Monroe is an oft-forgotten Founding Father. In this book, Brook Poston reveals how Monroe attempted to craft a legacy for himself as a champion of American republicanism. Monroe's dedication to the vision of a modern republic built on liberty began when he joined the American Revolution. His devotion to the cause further developed under his apprenticeship to Thomas Jefferson. These experiences spurred him to support the virtues of republicanism during the French Revolution, when he tried to create an alliance between the United States and the French republic despite ire from the US Federalist party. As he climbed the political ranks, Monroe's achievements began to add up: he played a significant role in the Louisiana Purchase, helped lead the fight against Great Britain in the War of 1812, oversaw the acquisition of Florida from Spain, and created the Monroe Doctrine to protect the Americas from the influence of European monarchies. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Monroe, James, 1758-1831.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1817-1825.
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Republicanism -- United States -- History.
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Boston, Matthew.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781666107555 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1666107557 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT13909833 |
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