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The Character of John Adams
The Character of John Adams
The Character of John Adams
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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.

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Release dateJan 1, 2014
ISBN9780807839836
The Character of John Adams
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Peter Shaw

Peter Shaw is a former Director General in the UK Government. He was awarded a Doctorate in Leadership Development by Chester University and has written numerous books on leadership and self-development. He is a Reader in the Church of England and has advised numerous dioceses on leadership and management issues.

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    A fantastic read for anyone who wants to know more about John Adams. It is a fascinating look into Adams' mind. It is structured like a biography but focuses less on the actions that take place and more on Adams' thoughts and reactions to them and gives a clearer idea of what the man was thinking.

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