The Character of John Adams (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press)

The formal side of Adams is reconciled with his remarkably colorful private life by Shaw's penetrating grasp of the whole man. Considerable attention is given to his clash of wills with Franklin in Europe and his later relationship with Jefferson. The account of Adams's twenty-five years of retirement after losing the presidency resolves some of the dilemmas arising from the long career of a man who was never really suited by temperament for politics. Originally published in 1976. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Preface -- Ambition, 1735-1756 -- The Way To Fame, 1757-1761 -- Farewell Politicks, 1761-1773 -- The Atlas Of Independence, 1774-1777 -- The Ambassadors, 1778-1779 -- French And Franklinian Politicks, 1779-1782 -- Peace, 1782-1783 --the Consolations Of Philosophy, 1783-1788 -- Great Sacrifices To Union, 1789-1796 -- President John Adams, 1796-1801 -- The Monarch Of Stoney Field, 1801-1812 -- The Garrulity Of Narrative Old Age, 1813-1826. By Peter Shaw. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Preface Contents I. Ambition, 1735-1756 II. The Way to Fame, 1757-1761 III. Farewell Politicks, 1761-1773 IV. The Atlas of Independence, 1774-1777 V. The Ambassadors, 1778-1779 VI. French and Franklinian Politicks, 1779-1782 VII. Peace, 1782-1783 VIII. The Consolations of Philosophy, 1783-1788 IX. Great Sacrifices to Union, 1789-1796 X. President John Adams, 1796-1801 XI. The Monarch of Stoney Field, 1801-1812 XII. The Garrulity of Narrative Old Age, 1813-1826 Index Plates