Jefferson, Friend Of France 1793: The Career Of Edmond Charles Genet 1763-1834

By Meade Minnigerode

Book Overview

""Jefferson, Friend of France 1793: The Career of Edmond Charles Genet 1763-1834"" is a historical book written by Meade Minnigerode. The book is centered around the life and career of Edmond Charles Genet, a French diplomat who was sent to America during the French Revolution. The book explores the relationship between Genet and Thomas Jefferson, who was then the Secretary of State of the United States. It provides a detailed account of Genet's activities in America, including his attempts to recruit American privateers to fight for France and his involvement in the Citizen Genet affair. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between France and America, and the impact of the French Revolution on American politics. Overall, ""Jefferson, Friend of France 1793"" is a well-researched and informative book that sheds light on an important period in American and French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432516736
• ISBN13: 9781432516734
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"