John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783 /

"Traces John Adams' career from his leading role in the debate over independence, [...] to his tireless efforts to establish the fledgling government of the United States and supply its army in the filed, to his crucial diplomatic service in Europe [...]. It includes his highly influential...

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Main Author: Adams, John, 1735-1826
Other Authors: Wood, Gordon S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Library of America, [2011]
Series:Library of America ; 214.
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Summary:"Traces John Adams' career from his leading role in the debate over independence, [...] to his tireless efforts to establish the fledgling government of the United States and supply its army in the filed, to his crucial diplomatic service in Europe [...]. It includes his highly influential 1776 pamphlet Thoughts on Government, dozens of his characteristically frank and revealing personal letters, [...] extensive diary excerpts. "--Jacket.
Physical Description:xxi, 811 pages ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781598530902
1598530909