Joel Barlow, American diplomat and nation builder / Peter P. Hill.
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TextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, 2012.Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resourceContent type: - text
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- 9781597977722
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- Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
- Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
- Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
- Poets, American -- 18th century -- Biography
- Diplomats -- United States -- Biography
- Politicians -- United States -- Biography
- Poètes américains -- 18e siècle -- Biographies
- Diplomates -- États-Unis -- Biographies
- Hommes politiques -- États-Unis -- Biographies
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Political
- POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International
- POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General
- Diplomats
- Poets, American
- Politicians
- United States
- 1700-1799
- 327.730092 23
- PS705 .H55 2012eb
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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The fascinating biography of one of America's most colorful diplomats.
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