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The lost founding father, John Quincy Adams and the transformation of American politics, William J. Cooper

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The lost founding father, John Quincy Adams and the transformation of American politics, William J. Cooper

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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individual biography

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The lost founding father

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1000150542

Responsibility statement

William J. Cooper

Sub title

John Quincy Adams and the transformation of American politics

Summary

Profiles the sixth American president, sharing insight into his exposure to the ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers, discussing his European travels, and highlighting his views on slavery

Table Of Contents

Part One: 1767-1817 / Preparation-Diplomacy and Politics -- "To Bring Myself into Notice" -- "Only Virtue and Fortitude" -- "Let There Be...No Deficiency of Earnest Zeal" -- Part Two: 1817-1828 / A Vision of a Nation Realized and Thwarted -- "Perhaps the Most Important Day of My Life" -- "To Meet the Fate to Which I Am Destined" -- Part Three: 1829-1848 / A New Path-Tribulation and Confidence -- "An Overruling Consciousness of Rectitude" -- "The First and Holiest Rights of Humanity" -- "On the Edge of a Precipice Every Step That I Take" -- "Our Country...Is No Longer the Same" -- "Proceed-Persevere-Never Despair."

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John Quincy Adams and the transformation of American politics

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