John Adams
Language: English
19th century 1735-1826 1775-1783 Adams; John Adams; John; American history: c 1500 to c 1800 American history: c 1800 to c 1900 Autobiography Biography Biography & Autobiography Biography: General Biography: political Central government General Historical History Political leaders & leadership Politics and government Presidents Presidents & Heads of State Presidents - United States Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) U.S. History - Revolution And Confederation (1775-1789) U.S. President USA United States United States - 19th Century United States - Politics and government - 1775-1783 United States - Politics and government - 1783-1809 United States - Revolutionary War c 1700 to c 1800 c 1800 to c 1900
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: Jan 29, 2008
Description:
SUMMARY: In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second president of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as "out of his senses"; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the most moving love stories in American history. This is history on a grand scale -- a book about politics and war and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, John Adams is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived.