9780266777908 - American Consular Service (Classic Reprint) de Sheppard, Eli T. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive history of the origins and development of the United States consular service, from its inception during the Revolutionary War through the mid-19th century. The author traces the growth of the service from its early days, when consuls were primarily responsible for representing American interests in foreign ports, to its emergence as a vital component of the nation's diplomatic apparatus. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources, the author illuminates the evolving role of consuls in protecting American commerce, providing assistance to American citizens abroad, and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives. This book offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of the history of American diplomacy and the complexities of international relations in the early years of the republic. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.