In Jefferson’s Great Gamble: The Remarkable Story of Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Men Behind the Louisiana Purchase, Charles A. Cerami’s recounted the one of the most overlooked events in American history. Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte, two of history's greatest leaders, stood face to face for the western lands of America. It was indeed grueling mission for Jefferson: outmaneuvering the great Napoleon Bonaparte, determining the morality of westward expansion, and most importantly keeping America intact and out of war. Cerami, an economist and historian, featured the drama, cajolery, fear, and betrayal America confronted before leading itself to massive real-estate deal known as Louisiana Purchase. Cerami informed the readers about the significant people and crucial events that eventually led to the Louisiana Purchase.
In his first six chapters, Cerami introduced the concept of Louisiana Purchase and provide the background information. America was a few years old when the desire to travel west surged. Though there was much dispute to the actual benefit of going West, Thomas Jefferson was one of the most prominent figures that was a dedicated westerner. America was not the only country interested in the West. The Louisiana territory had long belonged to France, but was …show more content…
It is highly recommended that any American reads this book. For something that at most gets a page worth's' mention, the Louisiana Purchase was actually quite a long, complicated conflict. After reading the book, a sense of respect and gratitude forms for the entire western part of America. It is noteworthy that America had very little control over its destiny. The Louisiana Territory was made for Americans. The powerful, unpredictable Napoleon was impossible to control. Yet, he was compelled to place it in the hands of the Americans for a small price. Only then did it become the United States of America from sea to shining
In his first six chapters, Cerami introduced the concept of Louisiana Purchase and provide the background information. America was a few years old when the desire to travel west surged. Though there was much dispute to the actual benefit of going West, Thomas Jefferson was one of the most prominent figures that was a dedicated westerner. America was not the only country interested in the West. The Louisiana territory had long belonged to France, but was …show more content…
It is highly recommended that any American reads this book. For something that at most gets a page worth's' mention, the Louisiana Purchase was actually quite a long, complicated conflict. After reading the book, a sense of respect and gratitude forms for the entire western part of America. It is noteworthy that America had very little control over its destiny. The Louisiana Territory was made for Americans. The powerful, unpredictable Napoleon was impossible to control. Yet, he was compelled to place it in the hands of the Americans for a small price. Only then did it become the United States of America from sea to shining