Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 New York; 2 The Law; 3 Resistance Leader; 4 Revolutionary Leader; 5 President of the Continental Congress; 6 Minister to Spain; 7 Peace Commissioner; 8 American in Paris; 9 Secretary for Foreign Affairs; 10 Home and Society; 11 Federalist; 12 First Chief Justice; 13 Envoy to England; 14 Governor of New York; 15 Retirement; 16 Conclusions; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
Walter B. Stahr is an international lawyer with a longstanding interest in the history of the American Revolution. A graduate of Standford University, he also studied at Harvard, where he was editor-in-chief of the Harvard Environmental Law Review, and the Kennedy School of Public Policy.
"'John Jay was a brilliant and fascinating statesman who, along with his friend Benjamin Franklin, helped to define the values of American diplomacy. Walter Stahr writes with great insight, and this wonderful book should restore Jay's place in the pantheon of our great Founding Fathers.' Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, and author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life 'Walter Stahr has not only given us a meticulous study of the life of John Jay, but one very much in the spirit of the man. It is thorough, fair, consistently intelligent, and presented with the most scrupulous accuracy. Let us hope that this book helps to retrieve Jay from the relative obscurity to which he has been unfairly consigned by biographical fashion in recent years.' Ron Chernow, author of Alexander Hamilton 'John Jay, the Founding Father most ignored by historians has long awaited a good biography. Here it is! Walter Stahr has written a sensitive, illuminating and provocative life history of Jay that will be welcomed by all who are interested in the American Revolution and the establishment of the Republic.' John Ferling, author of Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 'A fascinating, learned and beautifully written biography of a major figure of the American Revolution, one who has been too long overlooked. Mr. Stahr deserves consideration for the Pulitzer Prize.' Washington Times 'Stahr has succeeded splendidly in his aim of recovering the reputation of John Jay as a major founder. His biography is a reliable and clearly written account [and] makes a persuasive case for including Jay among the first rank of Revolutionary leaders.' Gordon S. Wood in the New York Review of Books 'Walter Stahr's even-handed account...is riveting on the matter of negotiating tactics, as practiced by Adams, Jay and Franklin.' The Economist"
"'John Jay was a brilliant and fascinating statesman who, along with his friend Benjamin Franklin, helped to define the values of American diplomacy. Walter Stahr writes with great insight, and this wonderful book should restore Jay's place in the pantheon of our great Founding Fathers.' Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, and author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life 'Walter Stahr has not only given us a meticulous study of the life of John Jay, but one very much in the spirit of the man. It is thorough, fair, consistently intelligent, and presented with the most scrupulous accuracy. Let us hope that this book helps to retrieve Jay from the relative obscurity to which he has been unfairly consigned by biographical fashion in recent years.' Ron Chernow, author of Alexander Hamilton 'John Jay, the Founding Father most ignored by historians has long awaited a good biography. Here it is! Walter Stahr has written a sensitive, illuminating and provocative life history of Jay that will be welcomed by all who are interested in the American Revolution and the establishment of the Republic.' John Ferling, author of Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 'A fascinating, learned and beautifully written biography of a major figure of the American Revolution, one who has been too long overlooked. Mr. Stahr deserves consideration for the Pulitzer Prize.' Washington Times 'Stahr has succeeded splendidly in his aim of recovering the reputation of John Jay as a major founder. His biography is a reliable and clearly written account [and] makes a persuasive case for including Jay among the first rank of Revolutionary leaders.' Gordon S. Wood in the New York Review of Books 'Walter Stahr's even-handed account...is riveting on the matter of negotiating tactics, as practiced by Adams, Jay and Franklin.' The Economist"
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