John Adams, V2: 1784-1826 - Hardcover

""John Adams, V2: 1784-1826"" by Page Smith is a biography of the second president of the United States, John Adams. The book covers the period of Adams' life from 1784, when he returned to the United States after serving as the country's first ambassador to Great Britain, to his death in 1826. The book explores Adams' political career during this time, including his service as vice president under George Washington and his own presidency from 1797 to 1801. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationship with his wife Abigail and his family.Throughout the book, Smith provides a detailed account of the major events that shaped Adams' life and the country during this period, including the French Revolution, the XYZ Affair, and the Alien and Sedition Acts. He also examines Adams' views on important issues of the day, such as slavery and the role of government in society.Overall, ""John Adams, V2: 1784-1826"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of America's most important founding fathers. It offers readers a detailed look at Adams' life and legacy, as well as the political and social context in which he lived and worked.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.