The Last Founding Father
James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness
Harlow Giles Unger
The book chronicles the life and political career of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States, highlighting his role in shaping the country's early foreign policy and his contributions to American expansionism. It delves into Monroe's personal story, his relationships with other Founding Fathers, and his influence on events such as the Louisiana Purchase and the formulation of the Monroe Doctrine.
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