The Holy Alliance: The European Background of the Monroe Doctrine

The Holy Alliance: The European Background Of The Monroe Doctrine is a book written by W. P. Cresson. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical events and political circumstances that led to the formation of the Monroe Doctrine, which was a crucial milestone in American foreign policy. Cresson examines the Holy Alliance, which was a coalition of European powers that sought to suppress liberal and democratic movements across the continent. He argues that the Holy Alliance was a major threat to American interests and that the Monroe Doctrine was a response to this threat. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Congress of Vienna, and the revolutions of 1848. It also provides an in-depth analysis of the key figures involved in the formation of the Monroe Doctrine, including James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Henry Clay. Overall, The Holy Alliance is an important work that sheds light on the complex political and historical context that gave rise to one of the most significant foreign policy doctrines in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.