Among the Powers of the Earth
The American Revolution and the Making of a New World Empire
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Legal History, History, Americas, United States, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations
| Author: | Eliga H. Gould | ISBN: | 9780674068261 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | March 19, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Eliga H. Gould |
| ISBN: | 9780674068261 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | March 19, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
The Revolution’s aspiration was summed up by the phrase “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Yet the American founding was also a bid for inclusion in the community of nations. According to Eliga Gould, America aspired to diplomatic recognition under international law and the authority to become an Atlantic colonizing power itself.
The Revolution’s aspiration was summed up by the phrase “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Yet the American founding was also a bid for inclusion in the community of nations. According to Eliga Gould, America aspired to diplomatic recognition under international law and the authority to become an Atlantic colonizing power itself.
