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1. John Quincy Adams, 1767-1848; Chronology, Documents, Bibliographical Aids. (Oceana Presidential Chronology Series) by John Quincy Adams, United States President (1825-1829 : Adams) | |
Hardcover: 82
Pages
(1970-06)
list price: US$10.00 Isbn: 0379120739 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
2. Lectures on rhetoric and oratory : delivered to the classes of senior and junior sophisters in Harvard University [Complete in Two Volumes] by John Quincy (1767-1848) Adams | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1810)
Asin: B000H49G7M Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
3. Ancestors of President John Adams 1735-1826 and his wife Abigail Smith Adams and their son President John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) and their descendants (Presidential genealogy & history) by Carol Rein Shwayder | |
Unknown Binding:
Pages
(2002)
Asin: B0006S76JO Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
4. MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORT. Ship's Pass. Signed by James Monroe as President and future President John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State by James (1758-1831) and John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) Monroe | |
Unbound:
Pages
(1822)
Asin: B000O014CY Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
5. First Son And President: A Story About John Quincy Adams (Creative Minds Biographies) by Beverly Gherman | |
Paperback: 64
Pages
(2005-09)
list price: US$6.95 -- used & new: US$3.82 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0822530910 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
6. John Quincy Adams and the Union by Samuel Flagg Bemis | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1956-01)
list price: US$12.50 Isbn: 0394414136 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (1)
The Pride of the Union The book takes up in the midst of his presidency.Beemis wisely assesses Adams's presidency as a low point in his career as an American statesman.The focus of the book is career as a congressman, his one foray into the world of popular politics and he performed magnificently. While in congress the crucial issue was slavery.Adams, like his father, detested the institution.While not an abolitionist, Adams's concern was the effect that this "peculiar institution was having on the politics of the republic. The justification of slavery seemed to occupy the focus of the southern delgations to Washington during this period. One of the innovations designed to halt discussion was the so-called "gag order" which prevented any petition addressing the subject of slavery to be automatically tabled.While not having the reputation as a popular politician, Adams realized what was at stake by this measure.To maintain slavery, fundamental rights were being sacrificed.To this son of the revolution this endangered all that had come before.If congress could limit the right of petition, it could limit other rights granted by the constitution, something that all branches of government were willing to accept. Luckily for the future of the United States, Adams was a stubborn fighter who relished the conflict.This book charts his efforts to overturn this measure and to make the government accountable to its citizens. During this period Adams also defended members of Amistead revolt, fought for the establishment of the Smithsonian Instition (congress had predictably squandered the original bequest), opposed the growth of slavery.Ironically Adams's reputation was more effective as a congressman than he ever was as president.He died in 1848 denouncing the Mexican War. He was carried from the chamber of the House of Representatives by his fellow congressmen, among them Abraham Lincoln, a moment of great symbollism. Professor Beemis again demonstrates his mastery of his subject. While a distiguished scholar of American diplomatic history, he displays a great grasp of domestic affairs that his often lacking in those who are specialists in this subject. ... Read more |
7. John Quincy Adams (United States Presidents) by Paul Joseph | |
Library Binding: 32
Pages
(2000-01)
list price: US$24.21 -- used & new: US$21.30 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1577652312 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
8. John Quincy Adams (Profiles of the Presidents) by Michael Burgan | |
Library Binding: 64
Pages
(2003-03)
list price: US$23.93 -- used & new: US$22.92 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0756502543 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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A superb introductory John Quincy Admas juvenile biography Michael Burgan begins this book by establishing the idea that the story of John Quincy Adams is that of "A Lifetime of Service."Where Adams is most unique is that there he continued to serve his country after his four difficult years in the White House, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and becoming known as "Old Man Eloquent" for his attacks on slavery (touched on in Steven Spielberg's film "Amistad").Burgan deals with the problems of being the son of a President but also goes into detail on the extraordinary diplomat career both abroad and at home.The end result is the inevitable conclusion that even if he had not been elected President the life and political career of John Quincy Adams should be remembered. In addition to the concise but detailed biography, this volume is profusely illustrated with historic etchings, paintings, and maps.Even when the illustrations are black & white they often end up with colored frames, showing the premium placed by the editors on having an eye-catching book.In the back of the book you will find a glossary, fast facts about Adams, a parallel timeline of world and presidential events, extensive resources to help young students better understand the life and times of this particular president, and a decent index.The Profiles of the Presidents series is excellent and Michael Burgan's look at "John Quincy Adams" is one of the best to date. ... Read more |
9. John Quincy Adams (Presidential Leaders) by Debbie Levy | |
Library Binding: 112
Pages
(2004-09)
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10. John Quincy Adams: A Personal History of an Independent Man (Signature Ser.)) by Marie B. Hecht | |
Hardcover: 681
Pages
(1995-11)
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John Quincy Adams A Personal History
John Quincy Adams, A Person History of an Independent Man
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11. John Quincy Adams (Presidents) by Stephen Feinstein | |
Library Binding: 48
Pages
(2002-03)
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12. John Quincy Adams (American Profiles) by Lynn Hudson Parsons | |
Hardcover: 272
Pages
(1998-04-01)
list price: US$63.00 -- used & new: US$63.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0945612540 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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John Quincy Adams
You cheered his life after reading this book.
A highly recommended, easy reading bio of the 6th President |
13. John Quincy Adams: Sixth President of the United States (Encyclopedia of Presidents) by Zachary Kent | |
Library Binding: 100
Pages
(1987-05)
list price: US$27.00 Isbn: 0516013866 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
14. The Presidency of John Quincy Adams by Mary W. M. Hargreaves | |
Hardcover: 416
Pages
(1985-12)
list price: US$29.95 -- used & new: US$29.85 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0700602720 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description Mary Hargreaves contends, instead, that the basic effort of Adams's presidency was to harmonize divergent sectional interests. To ignore the Adams administration's commitment to nationalism, she argues, is to overlook a fundamental stage in the establishment of the federal government as guardian of the general interest. The volume contains new information on the development of United States commercial policy, the nation's early relationships with Latin America, and difficulties of local and regional adjustment to the growth of the national economy. It will be of keen interest to all students of the economic and political history of the early national period. This book is part of the American Presidency Series. Customer Reviews (1)
Too much detail clouds the main issues |
15. John Quincy Adams: (The American Presidents Series) by Robert V. Remini, Arthur M. Schlesinger | |
Hardcover: 192
Pages
(2002-08-20)
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John Quincy Adams and American Nationalism |
16. John Quincy Adams: America's 6th President (Encyclopedia of Presidents. Second Series) by Sean McCollum | |
Library Binding: 112
Pages
(2003-09)
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17. John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, A Private Life by Paul C. Nagel | |
Hardcover: 432
Pages
(1997-09-30)
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Editorial Review Amazon.com Customer Reviews (46)
Enjoyable and Informative
THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
An inexcusably poor biography
Very readable and entertaining
A Private Life - YES! ... A Public Life - Sort of? |
18. John Quincy Adams: Our Sixth President (Our Presidents) by Gerry Souter, Janet Souter | |
Library Binding: 48
Pages
(2001-09)
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19. Diary of John Quincy Adams: Volumes 1 and 2, November 1779 - December 1788 (Adams Papers) by John Quincy Adams | |
Hardcover: 1017
Pages
(1981-12)
list price: US$130.00 Isbn: 0674204204 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (2)
JQA Diaries
A very touching story |
20. John Quincy Adams: Policymaker for the Union (Biographies in American Foreign Policy) by James E. Lewis Jr. | |
Paperback: 164
Pages
(2001-03-28)
list price: US$21.95 -- used & new: US$3.06 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0842026231 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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A new study of the statecraft and life of John Quincy Adams |
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