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James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness
by Harlow Unger
In this lively and compelling biography Harlow Giles Unger reveals the dominant political figure of a generation. A fierce fighter in four critical Revolutionary War battles and a courageous survivor of Valley Forge and a near-fatal wound at the Battle of Trenton, James Monroe (1751–1831) went on to become America’s first full-time politician, dedicating his life to securing America’s national and international durability
Decorated by George Washington for his exploits as a soldier, Monroe became a congressman, a senator, U.S. minister to France and Britain, governor of Virginia, secretary of state, secretary of war, and finally America’s fifth president. The country embraced Monroe’s dreams of empire and elected him to two terms, the second time unanimously. Mentored by each of America’s first four presidents, Monroe was unquestionably the best prepared president in our history.
"[[A] well-written biography... Unger's work will appeal to a more popular audience, especially those who enjoy presidential history or studying the Founding Fathers." - Library Journal
"A worthy attempt to rescue Monroe from obscurity for a mainstream audience." - Kirkus Reviews
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A veteran journalist, broadcaster, educator, and historian, Harlow Giles Unger is the author of fifteen books, including four biographies of America’s Founding Fathers. He was recently named the 2008 Distinguished Visiting Fellow in American History at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
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