The Early Republic: Documents Decoded

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From distinguished author John R. Vile comes a new history of the American early republic period, presented through primary documents that are illuminated and explained in context. This new book in the Documents Decoded series provides readers with an understanding of the key documents and debates in the early American republicfrom the presidency of George Washington through that of John Quincy Adams. With more than 50 edited primary documents relevant to American history from 1789 through 1828, the primary source material is organized in sections that will help readers to identify and appreciate multiple perspectives on key issues. The primary documents in this reference volume include laws, sermons, presidential speeches, court decisions, proclamations, treaties, and debates that will illuminate key issues such as the structure of government, the protection of individual rights, slavery, and the respective rights of the state and national governments. Examples subjects include Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson's debates, the Alien and Sedition Acts, the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, "The Star-Spangled Banner," the Monroe Doctrine, and the Missouri Compromise of 1820.

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The Early Republic is a clear must-have for any academic library's reference collection, let alone a historian who specializes in this era of American history. * ARBA *
The author's clear and engaging writing style makes the volume accessible to a wide general audience and beginning students. Summing Up: Recommended. High school, community college, and undergraduate students; general readers. * Choice *

Author Bio

John R. Vile, PhD, is professor of political science and dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University.