Bibliograph

John Adams, John Patrick Diggins

Type

Label

John Adams, John Patrick Diggins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

John Adams

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

51172445

Responsibility statement

John Patrick Diggins

Series statement

The American presidents series

Summary

Profiles John Adams as an ideal successor to Washington, citing the qualities of his character and Federalist policies that enabled him to address the challenges that took place during his presidency

Table Of Contents

Plato's wish -- From "senseless turpitude" to stately duty -- "The most insignificant office that ever man contrived" -- The prescience of the political mind -- The halo of Washington, the shadow of Jefferson -- The French: foe or friend? -- War measures, free speech, states' rights -- The American landscape -- War and peace -- Conclusion: The moralist in politics

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