Education of John Adams

Education of John Adams

Bernstein, R. B.

Oxford University Press Inc

08/2020

368

Dura

Inglês

9780199740239

15 a 20 dias

550

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Chronology
Preface: "Let us dare to read, think, speak and write"
1. "Something should be said of my origin":
From Braintree to Harvard (1735-1755)
2. "It is my Destiny to dig Treasures with my own fingers":
Law and Marriage (1755-1765)
3. "Britain and America are staring at each other":
Revolutionary Advocate (1761-1774)
4. "We must for the future stand upon our own Leggs or fall":
Continental Congress and Independence (1774-1777)
5. "May the Design of my Voyage be answered":
Revolutionary Diplomat, Polemicist, and Constitution-Maker (1777-1783)
6. "every phenomenon that occurs in the history of government":
American Minister and Constitutional Commentator (1783-1788)
7. "The most insignificant office":
Vice President (1788-1797)
8. "May none but wise and honest Men ever rule under this roof":
President John Adams (1797-1801)
9."In dogmatizing, laughing, and scolding I find delight":
Retirement (1801-1812)
10. "What do we mean by the Revolution?"
The Sage of Quincy (1812-1826)
Epilogue: "Whether you or I were right Posterity must judge.": The Legacies of John Adams