John Adams - (American Presidents) by John Patrick Diggins (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The American President series continues with this revealing look at John Adams, who took office amid the birth of the government and multiple crises in 1797, who went on to create the Department of the Navy, and who left a solvent treasury when his term was completed.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A revealing look at the true beginning of American politics</b> <p/>Until recently rescued by David McCullough, John Adams has always been overshadowed by Washington and Jefferson. Volatile, impulsive, irritable, and self-pitying, Adams seemed temperamentally unsuited for the presidency. Yet in many ways he was the perfect successor to Washington in terms of ability, experience, and popularity. <p/>Possessed of a far-ranging intelligence, Adams took office amid the birth of the government and multiple crises. As well as maintaining neutrality and regaining peace, his administration created the Department of the Navy, put the army on a surer footing, and left a solvent treasury. One of his shrewdest acts was surely the appointment of moderate Federalist John Marshall as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. <p/>Though he was a Federalist, Adams sought to work outside the still-forming party system. In the end, this would be his greatest failing and most useful lesson to later leaders. <p/>Diggins's slim volume offers a reconsideration of Adams, a thoughtful study of American politics of the period and Adams's legacy for today. - <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A publishing milestone . . . Schlesinger, a master craftsman, is imposing his high standards on these books. Hail to the chief. It's a wonderful series."<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>John Patrick Diggins</b> is distinguished professor of history at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is the author of numerous books, including <i>On Hallowed Ground</i>, <i>The Proud Decades</i>, <i>The Lost Soul of American Politics</i>, <i>The Rise and Fall of the American Left, </i>and <i>Max Weber: Politics and the Spirit of Tragedy</i>. He lives in New York City.</p>
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