The Early Republic: Documents Decoded

From distinguished author John R. Vile comes a new history of the American early republic period, presented through primary documents that are illuminated and explained in context.

• Highlights and explains a wide range of key documents that range from Washington's Inaugural Address to John C. Calhoun's 1828 protest against the "Tariff of Abominations"

• Provides an engaging overview of the Early Republic of the United States that identifies the critical points in this historic period

• Presents core curriculum material for students in a way that allows them to see how scholars interact with primary sources and critically evaluate them