Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)
Preface
Chronology
Introduction
The Dictionary
Appendixes
A. U.S. Presidents and Secretaries of State, 1789-1861
B. U.S. Presidents and Secretaries of War, 1789-1861
C. U.S. Presidents and Secretaries of the Navy, 1789-1861
D. U.S. Diplomatic Corps, 1775-1861
Bibliography
About the Author

The Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession relates the events of this crucial period in American history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on key persons, places, events, institutions, and organizations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about American diplomacy.

Debra J. Allen is professor of history and director of the history major at Concordia University Texas. She was awarded the Martin J. Neeb, Sr. Teaching Excellence Award in 2011 and was awarded Fulbright grants to study in Germany and to teach in Poland at the University of Warsaw American Studies Center.