Affairs of Honor

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National Politics in the New Republic

By Joanne B. Freeman

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Affairs of Honor by Joanne B. Freeman explores the intricate world of personal politics during the early days of the American Republic. The book delves into the role of honour, political gossip, and duelling in shaping the political landscape. Through detailed analysis, Freeman reveals how statesmen of the era navigated their public and private lives to maintain power and influence.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the world of early American politics, exploring the dramatic and personal conflicts that shaped the nation's founding. It offers fascinating insights into honour, gossip, and reputation amongst the political figures of the time, revealing a side of history often overshadowed by grand narratives.

Affairs of Honor

A reassessment of the tumultuous culture of politics on the national stage during America's earliest years, when national leaders struggled to define themselves and their role in the new nation. The author shows how the rituals and rhetoric of honour provided ground rules for political combat.

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This volume presents a major reassessment of the tumultuous culture of politics on the national stage during America's earliest years, when Jefferson, Burr, Hamilton, and other national leaders struggled to define themselves and their role in the new nation.

Joanne Freeman shows how the rituals and rhetoric of honour provided ground rules for political combat; how gossip, print warfare, and duelling became accepted political weapons; and how the founders jostled for political power in the nascent republic.

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Joanne B. Freeman's Affairs of Honor has been widely praised as a landmark work in understanding the political culture of early America. Reviewers highlight its engaging writing and thorough research, noting its vivid portrayal of how concepts like honour, gossip, and duelling shaped political actions and reputations among the Founding Fathers. Freeman's analysis of the intricate and often personal nature of political dealings provides a new perspective on events such as the Burr-Hamilton duel and the presidential election of 1800, making it an essential read for those interested in American political history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300097559

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 August 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 38 b-w illus.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 400

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American & Canadian History Education & Reference History & Military Joanne B. Freeman Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Joanne B. Freeman assistant professor of history at Yale University is also the editor of Alexander Hamilton Writings; published by the Library of America.