Ebook478 pages7 hours
The Character of John Adams
By Peter Shaw
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
()
About this ebook
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.
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.
Author
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.
Read more from Peter Shaw
The Reflective Leader: Standing Still to Move Forward Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSustaining Leadership: Renewing your strength and sparkle Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mindful Leader: Embodying Christian wisdom Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Reluctant Leader Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWake Up and Dream: Stepping into your future Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsShaping Your Future Leadership: Learning from your life experiences Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Emerging Leader: Stepping up in leadership Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeadership to the Limits: Balancing freedom and responsibility Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNighthawk One: Recollections of a Helicopter Pilot's Tour of Duty in Northern Ireland during the Troubles Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to The Character of John Adams
Related ebooks
The Education of Henry Adams (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJohn Quincy Adams: American Visionary Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Wisdom of John Adams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Study Guide for Henry Brooks Adams's "The Education of Henry Adams" Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMinds & Hearts: The Story of James Otis Jr. and Mercy Otis Warren Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmerica's First Dynasty: The Adamses, 1735-1918 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Last American Aristocrat: The Brilliant Life and Improbable Education of Henry Adams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Not Your Father's Founders: An "Amended" Look at America's First Patriots Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Henry Adams in Washington: Linking the Personal and Public Lives of America's Man of Letters Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGreat Americans of History - Thomas Jefferson - A Character Sketch Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJohn Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJohn Adams: Quotes & Facts Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Great Virginia Triumvirate: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison in the Eyes of Their Contemporaries Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJohn Adams (SparkNotes Biography Guide) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDeformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from His Works Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Education of Henry Adams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Five of Hearts: An Intimate Portrait of Henry Adams and His Friends, 1880-1918 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jonathan Edwards: America's Evangelical Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Sea Mark: Captain John Smith’s Voyage to New England Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Infidel and the Professor: David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5John Adams: Our 2nd President Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAgony and Eloquence: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and a World of Revolution Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Henry Adams and the Making of America Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5John Adams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5John Quincy Adams: American Statesmen Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Bravest of the Brave: The Correspondence of Stephen Dodson Ramseur Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Firsthand History: Jamestown to Washington's Farewell 1607-1801 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Letters of John and Abigail Adams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from his Works Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Biography & Memoir For You
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Meditations: Complete and Unabridged Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Stolen Life: A Memoir Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Diary of a Young Girl Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just Mercy: a story of justice and redemption Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Taste: My Life Through Food Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: the heartfelt, funny memoir by a New York Times bestselling therapist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mommie Dearest Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good Girls Don't Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5People, Places, Things: My Human Landmarks Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jack Reacher Reading Order: The Complete Lee Child’s Reading List Of Jack Reacher Series Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Rediscovered Books): A Triumph Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Disorganized Mind: Coaching Your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time, Tasks, and Talents Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Disloyal: A Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers: Spiritual Insights from the World's Most Beloved Neighbor Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for The Character of John Adams
Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
4/5
6 ratings1 review
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A 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.
Book preview
The Character of John Adams - Peter Shaw
/e book_preview_excerpt.html }MǑ_ɝiV( Mc tʌ
vfF1?P