John Quincy Adams
Militant Spirit
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2016]
Format: Book
Description: xviii, 620 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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.
Contents:
He is formed for a statesman -- War and peace -- Territorial expansion -- Internal improvement -- The slaveocracy.
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.
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.
ISBN:
9780465028276 (hardcover)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Adams, John Quincy | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 541-602) and index.