Dolley Madison : the problem of national unity /

An accessible, engaging introduction to the life of first lady Dolley Madison and the pivotal role she played in establishing an atmosphere of unity and civility in the young nation.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Allgor, Catherine, 1958-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2012.
Colección:Lives of American women.
Temas:
Madison, Dolley, > 1768-1849.
Madison, Dolley, > 1768-1849
Madison, Dolley > 1768-1849
1809-1817
Presidents' spouses > United States > Biography.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Historical.
HISTORY > United States > 19th Century.
Politics and government
Presidents' spouses
United States > Politics and government > 1809-1817.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1809-1817.
United States
Biography
Biographies
Biographies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A triumphal finish: the Madisons leave Washington
  • A perfect match: Dolley and James Madison
  • "More agreeable hours": the Secretary of State years
  • The merry affair: diplomatic disunity
  • "A perfect palace": Dolley creates "the White House"
  • "A place to see and be seen": the uses of the drawing room
  • The "Queen of Hearts": Dolley's public persona
  • "Mrs. Madison's War": Dolley's role in the War of 1812
  • Washington divided: Dolley's work for unity under fire
  • "A more perfect union": the Madison legacy.

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