Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction 1
5. Part I: Empires, Republics, and Nations (1763–1804)
6. 1. America 19
7. 2. Acquisition 35
8. Part II: Louisiana Purchase (1803–1808)
9. 3. ‘‘Numerous and Troublesome Neighbors’’ 55
10. 4. Codes 76
11. Part III: Crisis (1808–1815) 109
12. 5. Local Diplomacy 111
13. 6. Polities 135
14. 7. ‘‘The Din of War’’ 153
15. Part IV: Attachment (1815–1820)
16. 8. ‘‘The State of Louisiana Now Has Her Voice’’ 183
17. 9. Louisiana 201
18. Conclusion 221
19. Abbreviations 229
20. Notes 233
21. Bibliography 285
22. Index 305