- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Reprint edition (14 April 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 019505427X
- ISBN-13: 978-0195054279
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,395,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Richards' study presents not only a vivid portrait of John Quincy Adams but also provides an insightful exploration of American politics in the 1830s and 40s. Examining one of the few presidents who sustained a political career after his term in the White House, Richards depicts how two years after losing the presidential election to Andrew Jackson, Adams ran for the House of Representatives and served there until his death seventeen years later.
During his outstanding congressional career, Adams became a folk hero in much of the North--hailed by some as "Old Man Eloquent" and "the conscience of New England" by others--while much of the South feared him, regarding him as a traitor and the "archest enemy of slavery that ever existed." Richards explores in detail Adams' battles with such prominent figures as Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, and Daniel Webster on the issues of slavery, the Indians and their land, the annexation of Texas, and the potential war against Mexico. Highlighting his importance in the anti-slavery movement, Richards reassesses Adams' role as a political analyst and as a vital force in the turbulent politics of the day.
During his outstanding congressional career, Adams became a folk hero in much of the North--hailed by some as "Old Man Eloquent" and "the conscience of New England" by others--while much of the South feared him, regarding him as a traitor and the "archest enemy of slavery that ever existed." Richards explores in detail Adams' battles with such prominent figures as Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, and Daniel Webster on the issues of slavery, the Indians and their land, the annexation of Texas, and the potential war against Mexico. Highlighting his importance in the anti-slavery movement, Richards reassesses Adams' role as a political analyst and as a vital force in the turbulent politics of the day.
About the Author
About the Author:
Leonard L. Richards is Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and author of several books, including Gentlemen of Property and Standing.
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A much needed addition to the knowledge of President John Q. Adams
8 Mar 2012
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Most biographies of presidents having only a short chapter devoted to the post-presidency. This book is devoted to President JQ Adams 17 years post presidency-the years he served as a congressman. Unique among all presidents (with the exception of those presidents that served in the government of the Confederacy), Congressman Adams helped shape the US during his time and served as a counter balance to the Jacksonian Democrats. Very interesting book. Almost daily he would submit up to 200 petitions to abolish slavery, until the House would vote a gag rule preventing him from submitting anti-slavery petitions. He would start it up each session, sometimes doing so for weeks until a new gag order was in place. Interesting book on his post presidency. Well researched and well written.
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