In this seminal work of history, Isaac Joslin Cox examines the complex relationship between the United States and the countries of Latin America during the early years of the Republic. Focusing in particular on the policies of Thomas Jefferson and James Wilkinson, Cox sheds light on the factors that shaped American foreign policy during this pivotal period. This book is required reading for anyone interested in the history of American diplomacy and the role of Latin America in shaping it.

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