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History of the United States of America, Volume 4 (of 9)

Chapter 1: HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DURING THE SECOND ADMINISTRATION OF THOMAS JEFFERSON
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A detailed political and diplomatic account of an American presidential administration in the early nineteenth century, focusing on maritime confrontations, restrictive trade measures, and ensuing negotiations. It traces the origins, enforcement, and eventual failure of a national embargo, the domestic political fallout and factionalism it generated, and the practical economic and administrative costs of commercial restriction. The narrative highlights specific naval incidents, missions, and the inefficiency of government institutions that complicated foreign policy and defense, and it follows the repeal of restrictive measures and the president's withdrawal from public life.

HISTORY
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DURING THE SECOND ADMINISTRATION OF
THOMAS JEFFERSON

By HENRY ADAMS

Vol. II.

NEW YORK
CHARLES SCRIBNER’S SONS
1890