Bibliograph

Jefferson's great gamble, the remarkable story of Jefferson, Napoleon and the men behind the Louisiana Purchase, Charles A. Cerami

Type

Label

Jefferson's great gamble, the remarkable story of Jefferson, Napoleon and the men behind the Louisiana Purchase, Charles A. Cerami

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-302) and index

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jefferson's great gamble

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50960773

Responsibility statement

Charles A. Cerami

Sub title

the remarkable story of Jefferson, Napoleon and the men behind the Louisiana Purchase

Summary

Cerami illuminates the largest recorded real estate deal in history, when the US doubled its size on one April day in 1803. He focuses on the nine principal American and French players in the 30 months of negotiations leading to the sale

Table Of Contents

Toward the great river -- Friendly France threatens America -- Fateful island -- One spot on the globe -- MIstrusted envoy -- Napoleon's odd couple -- Confusing Bonaparte -- Du Pont way -- Extraordinary minister -- Waiting for Monroe -- Agonizing moments -- Tremulous Pause -- Monroe's historic decision -- Moment in history -- Senate's pretended reluctance -- Antagonists move on -- Territory on the move -- Long sequel

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