David J Gill asked this question about The Last Founding Father: James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness:
How is Monroe's relationship with George Washington presented and analyzed by this author? I've not read this book but recently read two biographies of Washington (R.N. Smith, J Ellis, both excellent) that make it clear that Washington came to despise Monroe to a degree that made it difficult for Washington to keep his volcanic temper (well controlled) in check. How is this addressed by Mr Unger?
Ed There is some discussion of James Monroe's recall by the Washington administration as diplomat to France. It is stated that Monroe felt betrayed by Se…moreThere is some discussion of James Monroe's recall by the Washington administration as diplomat to France. It is stated that Monroe felt betrayed by Secretary of State Pickering and by Monroe's idol since boyhood, George Washington.(less)
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