James Monroe (1911)

""James Monroe"" is a biography of the fifth President of the United States, written by Daniel Coit Gilman and originally published in 1911. The book covers Monroe's life from his birth in Virginia in 1758 to his death in New York in 1831. It explores his early years as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, his rise to political prominence in Virginia, his time as Ambassador to France and Britain, his leadership during the War of 1812, and his two terms as President from 1817 to 1825. The biography also delves into Monroe's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Kortright and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Overall, ""James Monroe"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important Founding Fathers.With A Bibliography Of Writings Pertinent To The Monroe Doctrine.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.