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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Library of America,
[2011]
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| 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xxi, 811 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781598530902 1598530909 |