Author:
Graebner, Norman A.
Imprint:Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2011.
Descriptionxxii, 199 p. ; 25 cm.
Note:The challenge of external relations -- America enters the international community -- The challenge of independence -- American diplomats engage Britain and France -- American diplomats engage the Barbary pirates and Spain -- The crisis of 1786 : call for constitutional revision -- External relations and the constitution, 1787 -- The ratification debate : how important foreign policy?
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.