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John Quincy Adams : militant spirit /

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Drawing on Adams' diary, letters, and writings, chronicles the diplomat and president's numerous achievements and failures, revealing his unwavering moral convictions, brilliance, unyielding spirit, and political courage.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Traub, James (Author)
Other Authors: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2016]
Subjects:
Adams, John Quincy, > 1767-1848.
Adams family.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
United States > History > 1783-1865.
United States > Politics and government > 1783-1865.
United States > Foreign relations > 1783-1865.
Diplomatic relations.
Politics and government.
Presidents.
United States.
1783 - 1865
Biography.
History.
Biographies.
Description
Summary:Drawing on Adams' diary, letters, and writings, chronicles the diplomat and president's numerous achievements and failures, revealing his unwavering moral convictions, brilliance, unyielding spirit, and political courage.
Physical Description:xviii, 620 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 541-602) and index.
ISBN:9780465028276 (hardcover)
0465028276 (hardcover)