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John Adams by David McCullough (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100743223136
ISBN-139780743223133
eBay Product ID (ePID)1921000
Product Key Features
Book TitleJohn Adams
Number of Pages752 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / 19th Century, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year2002
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorDavid Mccullough
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Weight34.9 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-027010
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsMichiko Kakutani The New York Times Lucid and compelling...[Written] in a fluent narrative style that combines a novelist's sense of drama with a scholar's meticulous attention to the historical record., Michiko KakutaniThe New York TimesLucid and compelling...[Written] in a fluent narrative style that combines a novelist's sense of drama with a scholar's meticulous attention to the historical record., Gordon S. Wood The New York Review of Books By far the best biography of Adams ever written...McCullough's special gift as an artist is his ability to re-create past human beings in all their fullness and all their humanity. In John and Abigail he has found characters worthy of his talent., Gordon S. WoodThe New York Review of BooksBy far the best biography of Adams ever written...McCullough's special gift as an artist is his ability to re-create past human beings in all their fullness and all their humanity. In John and Abigail he has found characters worthy of his talent.
Dewey Decimal973.4/4/092 B
Table Of ContentContents Part I: Revolution CHAPTER ONE: The Road to Philadelphia CHAPTER TWO: True Blue CHAPTER THREE: Colossus of Independence Part II: Distant Shores CHAPTER FOUR: Appointment to France CHAPTER FIVE: Unalterably Determined CHAPTER SIX: Abigail in Paris CHAPTER SEVEN: London Part III: Independence Forever CHAPTER EIGHT: Heir Apparent CHAPTER NINE: Old Oak CHAPTER TEN: Statesman CHAPTER ELEVEN: Rejoice Ever More CHAPTER TWELVE: Journey's End ACKNOWLEDGMENTS SOURCE NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisThe Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling biography of America's founding father and second president that was the basis for the acclaimed HBO series, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough. In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second president of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as "out of his senses"; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history. This is history on a grand scale--a book about politics and war and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, John Adams is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived.
LC Classification NumberE322.M38 2001
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- Jun 15, 2020
Great storytelling!
This was book 4 as I read the Presidential biographies. Since this was the second Adams book I read, I could compare styles and information. I read Ferling's biography first, and I believe it was more informative and balanced in it's style. This book was a great story. It read more like a novel and had almost all the information of the other, except it was a bit lacking in Adams's childhood and his legacy. It also felt a little more uneven in direction in the beginning, but became more linear as it went on. I enjoyed the masterful storytelling and plenty of primary source material. Compared to George Washington, who I still feel I know, I really feel I know Adams. It could also be because he was more outgoing, talkative, and critical of life, I felt more of a connection. It could also be the Massachusetts thing! Overall, I highly recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 27, 2016
John Adams
This is a very slow read, find I put it down and read other less weighty books between but it is excellent and I am learning more history than I ever did in school!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 26, 2018
Adames are the best
JOHN Adams is my favorite revoluntary and Abigail an inspiring role model; love reading about themVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 14, 2024
This book has words, pages, a cover, all...
This book has words, pages, a cover, all that razzle dazzle. Once I learn to read, I'm sure I'll enjoy it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 29, 2018
Can’t wait to read it!
Looking forward to reading this book, looks to be in great shape.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 25, 2022
John Adams by David McCullough
An excellent book about our second PresidentVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 24, 2016
Good stuff
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 02, 2017
Learn about our history
I haven't gotten very far into it yet, but it does give a great view into a part of history we don't really know,Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 07, 2017
Great book!!
I highly recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 24, 2024
great book!
great book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
