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Francis Dana: A Puritan Diplomat at the Court of Catherine the Great

by William P. Cresson
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025424408
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 432
  • Original Price: GBP 20.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 604 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Political

"Francis Dana: A Puritan Diplomat at the Court of Catherine the Great" is a compelling biographical account of one of the early United States' most challenging and fascinating diplomatic missions. This work explores the life and career of Francis Dana, a Massachusetts jurist and statesman who served as the first American envoy to the Russian Empire during the Revolutionary War.

The narrative follows Dana's arduous journey to Saint Petersburg, where he spent two years attempting to secure official recognition and a treaty of commerce from Catherine the Great. The author meticulously details the complexities of 18th-century international relations, highlighting the clash between Dana's rigid values and the decadent, politically charged atmosphere of the Russian imperial court. Through historical documentation, the book sheds light on the frustrations of early American diplomacy, the influence of European power politics, and the personal sacrifices made by those seeking to establish the new republic on the world stage.

This scholarly yet accessible biography offers invaluable insights into the origins of Russian-American relations and the evolution of United States foreign policy during its foundational years.

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