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John Adams
Book • 2002
This biography by David McCullough is a comprehensive and engaging account of John Adams' life.
It delves into his role in the American Revolution, his presidency, and his personal life, including his enduring marriage to Abigail Adams.
The book is enriched by over 1,100 surviving letters between John and Abigail Adams, providing deep insights into their private lives and the historical context of their time.
McCullough's narrative spans Adams' early life, his legal career, his diplomatic missions to France, and his presidency, highlighting his integrity, honesty, and contributions to American history.
It delves into his role in the American Revolution, his presidency, and his personal life, including his enduring marriage to Abigail Adams.
The book is enriched by over 1,100 surviving letters between John and Abigail Adams, providing deep insights into their private lives and the historical context of their time.
McCullough's narrative spans Adams' early life, his legal career, his diplomatic missions to France, and his presidency, highlighting his integrity, honesty, and contributions to American history.
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Cal Newport as an influential historical biography, highlighting its narrative momentum and psychological realism.
Cal Newport as an influential historical biography, highlighting its narrative momentum and psychological realism.
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Hank Smith as a book he listened to with his brother-in-law, enhancing his appreciation for historical accounts.
Hank Smith as a book he listened to with his brother-in-law, enhancing his appreciation for historical accounts.
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Ryan Holiday when discussing John Adams's views on lifelong learning and the pursuit of wisdom.
Ryan Holiday when discussing John Adams's views on lifelong learning and the pursuit of wisdom.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when discussing John Adams' inspiration from a shoemaker's joyful singing.
Ryan Holiday when discussing John Adams' inspiration from a shoemaker's joyful singing. Joy Even So (Part 2) | Pretend Today Is The End
Mentioned by Steve Pagliuca as one of his favorite history books, highlighting Adams's crucial role in shaping American democracy.
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Mentioned by Michele Tafoya as a recently finished read, highlighting its insights into the parallels between 1776 and the current situation.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday and Thomas Ricks in the context of discussing his role in the American Revolution and his views on politics and philosophy.
Ryan Holiday and Thomas Ricks in the context of discussing his role in the American Revolution and his views on politics and philosophy.
Thomas Ricks on the Wisdom of the Classics and Balancing Power | This Is What It Means To Be “Well-Read”
Mentioned by Corey Brettschneider in the context of books that celebrate John and Abigail Adams, but argues that they don't fully address the threat to democracy posed by the Sedition Act.
Corey Brettschneider, "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It" (W. W. Norton, 2024)
Mentioned in the context of successful historical depictions of the American Revolution.
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Greg McKeown , highlighting his rules of writing history and his approach to historical figures.
Greg McKeown , highlighting his rules of writing history and his approach to historical figures.
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