John Adams

The Letters of John and Abigail Adams (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Adams is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. The letters serve as eyewitness accounts of the American Revolutionary War home front.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 346
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781625584427
• Artikelnr.: 49158680

Autorenporträt

Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) was one of the most influential women of her era. John Adams (1735-1826), educated as a lawyer at Harvard, was the Massachusetts delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses. During the Revolutionary War, he served abroad in diplomatic roles and helped negotiate the peace treaty. After serving as Vice President for two terms under George Washington, he was subsequently elected President.

Inhaltsangabe

The Letters of John and Abigail AdamsIntroduction
A Brief Adams Calendar, 1774-83
Suggestions for Further Reading
A Note on the Text
Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife
Explanatory Notes