Samuel Mckee William Duvall (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a compelling examination of the embargo law passed by the United States Congress in 1813, presents a powerful argument against the act, outlining its negative consequences for both the nation and its adversary. The author, a contemporary of the era, provides a valuable historical perspective on the embargo's impact on the economy, livelihoods, and international relations. Exploring the law's severe restrictions on American commerce, the author argues that the embargo hindered domestic industries, caused widespread unemployment, and failed to achieve its intended goal of pressuring Great Britain. The book delves into the geopolitical context of the time, highlighting the complex dynamics between the United States, Great Britain, and other European powers. The author skillfully dissects the flawed assumptions behind the embargo, demonstrating its ineffectiveness as a means of coercion and its damaging effects on the American economy. This book offers a nuanced analysis of a pivotal moment in American history, providing insights into the challenges and complexities of statecraft and international diplomacy. 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.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1814 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 36 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.