This masterful biography of John Adams offers a sweeping and insightful portrait of one of America's most important founding fathers. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and historical research, the author provides a rich and nuanced analysis of Adams's life, from his early struggles as a lawyer and politician to his pivotal role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and serving as the nation's second president. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of American politics and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.