John Quincy Adams: A Personal History Of An Independent Man
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight.
This authoritative political biography chronicles the remarkable life of America's sixth president, John Quincy Adams, tracing his journey from the son of a Founding Father to one of the most intellectually formidable and morally driven statesmen in American history. Marie B. Hecht presents Adams not merely as a political figure but as a deeply complex individual — a man of fierce independence, relentless ambition, and unwavering principle who often found himself at odds with the prevailing currents of his era. Drawing on personal diaries, letters, and historical records, John Quincy Adams: A Personal History of an Independent Man illuminates the private struggles and public triumphs of a leader who served his country in virtually every major capacity, from diplomat and senator to Secretary of State and congressman after his presidency. Hecht's tone is both scholarly and intimate, capturing Adams's stoic determination and his lifelong battle against the compromises of partisan politics, particularly his courageous stand against the expansion of slavery in his post-presidential years in Congress. The result is a richly detailed portrait of a man whose legacy, though long overshadowed by more celebrated contemporaries, stands as a testament to the power of conscience in public life.
Author: Marie B. Hecht
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, The Macmillan Company
Genre: Biography
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight.
This authoritative political biography chronicles the remarkable life of America's sixth president, John Quincy Adams, tracing his journey from the son of a Founding Father to one of the most intellectually formidable and morally driven statesmen in American history. Marie B. Hecht presents Adams not merely as a political figure but as a deeply complex individual — a man of fierce independence, relentless ambition, and unwavering principle who often found himself at odds with the prevailing currents of his era. Drawing on personal diaries, letters, and historical records, John Quincy Adams: A Personal History of an Independent Man illuminates the private struggles and public triumphs of a leader who served his country in virtually every major capacity, from diplomat and senator to Secretary of State and congressman after his presidency. Hecht's tone is both scholarly and intimate, capturing Adams's stoic determination and his lifelong battle against the compromises of partisan politics, particularly his courageous stand against the expansion of slavery in his post-presidential years in Congress. The result is a richly detailed portrait of a man whose legacy, though long overshadowed by more celebrated contemporaries, stands as a testament to the power of conscience in public life.