{"product_id":"9780815654070","title":"The Autobiography of James Monroe","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1959, \u003ci\u003eThe Autobiography of James Monroe\u003c\/i\u003e collects the compelling fragments of Monroe’s unfinished autobiography, written after his retirement from the presidency. The memoirs trace his boyhood, education, and experiences during his long service as a public servant before becoming president. \u003cbr\u003eMonroe vividly recalls his military experience in the Revolution, his law studies\u003cbr\u003eat the College of William and Mary, and his service as aide to Governor Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. From the early days of his political career, Monroe writes with passion about his opposition to slavery and his support for the Western farmer. He discusses his controversial first mission to France as a young and inexperienced minister to a country in the throes of a revolution, as well as\u003cbr\u003esubsequent missions in which he served as the key negotiator with France for\u003cbr\u003ethe purchase of the Louisiana Territory. \u003cbr\u003eOriginally edited by Stuart Gerry Brown, this new edition includes an introduction by historian and documentary editor William Ferraro. Ferraro considers the lasting influence of Brown’s edition on Monroe scholarship and surveys the most recent research, detailing the ways this founding father’s legacy continues to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Syracuse University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107397910768,"sku":"9780815654070","price":26.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780815654070_p0.jpg?v=1763745220","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780815654070","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}