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The Glorious Hour of Lt. Monroe
Traces the events of the Battle of Trenton with emphasis on James Monroe's participation.
170 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1976
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July 29, 2024
Disappointed in this book. We took a tour of Monroe's home and the guide said there was a book in the visitor center they recommended. I had perused several and asked them their opinion and this was the one they chose. I thought it promising, a local author, obviously a labor of love.
The book was written in 1974 and is reflective of that brand of history I learned in middle school at that time. It is a fawning description of the revolution and the side of the rebellion. Tories are mentioned only as necessary. Enslavement is mentioned only twice, and in passing. The standard history of the battles is presented through Trenton where Monroe was wounded. The book is less about Monroe and more about a surface history of the battles and the soldiers which became the Continental Army. The book ends at Trenton, followed by a brief postscript.
That James Monroe owned individuals is not mentioned at all. In touring the house this is not ignored but is relatively downplayed. I did look at the displays and his view of enslaved people simply as his economic wealth is apparent in the context of how he writes about the work habits of different enslaved people. James Monroe did serve in many high offices of this country, he developed the Monroe doctrine, he ran unopposed for president, he also bought and sold people and families.
The book was written in 1974 and is reflective of that brand of history I learned in middle school at that time. It is a fawning description of the revolution and the side of the rebellion. Tories are mentioned only as necessary. Enslavement is mentioned only twice, and in passing. The standard history of the battles is presented through Trenton where Monroe was wounded. The book is less about Monroe and more about a surface history of the battles and the soldiers which became the Continental Army. The book ends at Trenton, followed by a brief postscript.
That James Monroe owned individuals is not mentioned at all. In touring the house this is not ignored but is relatively downplayed. I did look at the displays and his view of enslaved people simply as his economic wealth is apparent in the context of how he writes about the work habits of different enslaved people. James Monroe did serve in many high offices of this country, he developed the Monroe doctrine, he ran unopposed for president, he also bought and sold people and families.
April 16, 2016
Fantastic read of just how close we came to never being a country. Well written and highly insightful with great details you've likely never read before.
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