Pinckney's Treaty

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ISBN: 9781025904177

Samuel Flagg Bemis

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

European history; History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Diplomacy

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""Pinckney's Treaty"" is a definitive study of the critical 1795 agreement between the United States and Spain, also known as the Treaty of San Lorenzo. This work provides a meticulous examination of the diplomatic negotiations that secured the American frontier and redefined the nation's geopolitical standing in the late eighteenth century.

The book explores the complex web of European rivalries and frontier tensions that led to the treaty, highlighting its significance in granting Americans the right to navigate the Mississippi River and establishing the southern boundary of the United States. Samuel Flagg Bemis delves into the motivations of key figures like Thomas Pinckney and the strategic maneuvers of the Spanish crown during a period of global upheaval. By securing vital trade routes and resolving territorial disputes, the treaty played a foundational role in the expansion and economic development of the early American republic.

This scholarly investigation remains an essential resource for understanding the foundations of American foreign policy and the intricacies of early diplomatic history. It offers deep insights into the challenges faced by a young nation as it sought to assert its sovereignty and protect its interests against established colonial powers.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: Samuel Flagg Bemis
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 717g
ISBN: 9781025904177
ISBN 10: 1025904176
Pages: 388
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active