The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 02

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.8
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English Originals World HistoryPolitics Historical ReappraisalDiplomatic DocumentWar of IndependencePolitical IntrigueArchivesDocumentary NarrativeWorld Order

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 02 by Jared SparksAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783), Release Date: Jul 12, 2016

Editor's review

This is the second volume of a compilation of diplomatic documents from the American Revolution, edited by Jared Sparks and containing diplomatic correspondence from the War of Independence. Its value lies not in narrative readability but in the rawness of primary sources: readers can engage directly with the diplomatic texts of the time and sense the wording, concerns, and maneuvering behind historical decisions. As a document collection, it is organized document by document, lacking a modern introduction and detailed annotations; reading it is closer to a researcher consulting archives than to reading a story straight through. The free Project Gutenberg edition lowers the barrier to access and suits history students, independent researchers, and readers with a definite interest in the diplomatic history of the American Revolution. General readers expecting a连贯 narrative or popular explanation may find it dry; better to define a research topic first and then go to the relevant documents.

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  1. Define your research topic first—a country or a phase of diplomatic negotiation—then locate the documents.
  2. As you read, note each document's date, sender, and recipient to build a timeline.
  3. Excerpt key passages so you can compare them with other sources or studies.
  4. There is no need to read in order; skip by topic and concentrate on the relevant correspondence.

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FAQ

Is this volume a complete narrative or raw material? It is a compilation of diplomatic correspondence, a collection of primary sources rather than a连贯 historical narrative. The content consists mainly of the documents exchanged at the time, and readers must work out the background and connections themselves; it is better for consulting with specific questions than for reading from cover to cover.
Can readers without a history background read it? They can, but the threshold is high. The text lacks a modern introduction and detailed annotations, and the people, institutions, and events involved require readers to look them up. If reading out of interest, first read a general history to build a framework, then return to this volume for specific materials.
Does the electronic edition include editorial notes or an index? According to the version information released by Project Gutenberg, this is a public-domain electronic text in plain formatting that presents mainly the documents themselves; it does not presume to offer the annotations and index of a modern scholarly edition. Before use, browse the table of contents and structure to see whether it meets your needs.

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