The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 09

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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936K words
Chapters
94

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English Originals World HistoryPolitics Diplomatic ArchivesWar of IndependencePolitical IntrigueHistorical ResearchAmerican FoundingModern China

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. 09 by Jared Sparks. Author: , Language: English, Class: E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783), Release Date: Jul 18, 2009

Editor's review

This is Volume 9 of The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, an English-language public-domain historical source released by Project Gutenberg. Its content centers on diplomatic exchanges during the American Revolutionary War and is a compilation of primary documents for studying international relations, negotiation processes, and foreign policy of the period. Its value lies in its originality and richness of detail, presenting decision-making processes, the positions of various parties, and the context of correspondence rather than summarized second-hand narrative. Reading such historical sources requires some historical background knowledge; otherwise, readers can easily be overwhelmed by names, places, and event threads. It is better suited as a reference book for research or topic-based reading than as a book to read straight through. It is recommended to first understand the general outline of the American Revolutionary War, then consult it selectively by topic or correspondent, and take notes for cross-referencing.

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  1. First read relevant general history chapters to establish a timeline and character relationships before entering the text.
  2. Read in groups by correspondent or topic to avoid broken threads from page-by-page reading.
  3. Record key figures, places, and events while reading for easy cross-comparison.
  4. Use together with other volumes in the same series to fill in context.

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FAQ

Can this volume be read on its own? It can be consulted alone as topical material, but it is Volume 9 of a multi-volume correspondence collection, and its surrounding context and character relationships require other volumes or general historical background. If reading only this volume, it is advisable to first understand the basic outline of diplomatic events of the period.
Is the content original letters or the editor's narrative? According to the materials, the book is a compilation of diplomatic correspondence from the American Revolution and is a source-text, with correspondence as the main body. Readers should use it as primary documents rather than as a coherent historical narrative written by an editor.
How difficult is the English, and what preparation is needed? Eighteenth-century diplomatic documents have long sentences and formal diction and involve many names, places, and historical events. Good English reading ability is recommended, along with prior background knowledge of the American Revolutionary War and, when necessary, reference works.

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