| Description |
xxi, 811 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
The library of America ; 214 |
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Library of America ; 214.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The Continental Congress, 1775-1777 -- Commissioner to France and framer of the Massachusetts constitution, 1778-1779 -- Peace negotiator with Britain and minister to the Netherlands, 1779-1783 -- Selections from the autobiography. |
| Summary |
"Traces John Adams's 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 field, to his crucial diplomatic service in Europe [...]. It includes his hightly influential 1776 pamphlet Thoughts on Government, dozens of his characteristically frank and revealing personal letters, [...] extensive diary excerpts. "--Jacket. |
| Subject |
Adams, John, 1735-1826 -- Diaries.
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Adams, John, 1735-1826 -- Correspondence.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
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Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
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| Added Author |
Wood, Gordon S.
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| Added Title |
Revolutionary writings 1775-1783 |
| ISBN |
9781598530902: $35.00 |
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1598530909 |
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