The Democratic Republic 1801-1815

Rating:
Summary: Academic yet readable narrative of early America.
Review: This book focuses on the diplomatic history of the United States from 1801-1815. There is very little social history, and "the people" are usually only reffered to in their reaction to larger political and diplomatic events. However, the author's style is readable and catching. Diplomatic history can be very boring, but Smelser has melded academic scholarship with writing that can interest almost anyone.

Rating:
Summary: Academic yet readable narrative of early America.
Review: This book focuses on the diplomatic history of the United States from 1801-1815. There is very little social history, and "the people" are usually only reffered to in their reaction to larger political and diplomatic events. However, the author's style is readable and catching. Diplomatic history can be very boring, but Smelser has melded academic scholarship with writing that can interest almost anyone.