The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States [Paperback]

Volume 3 of this 18506 compilation contains Adams' diaries 177796, essays, and political records from the 1760s.The highly educated lawyer John Adams (17351826) became a central figure in the American Revolution and is regarded, with Jefferson, as the father of the United States Constitution. Published in 18506, this collection includes diaries, correspondence and essays. Volume 3 contains diaries covering 177796 and political records.The highly educated lawyer John Adams (17351826) became a central figure in the American Revolution and is regarded, with Jefferson, as the father of the United States Constitution. Published in 18506, this collection includes diaries, correspondence and essays. Volume 3 contains diaries covering 177796 and political records.John Adams (17351826) was a highly educated and enlightened lawyer who became a central figure in the American Revolution. As a political theorist he influenced the constitutions of the former British colonies in America, and he is regarded, with Jefferson, as the father of the United States Constitution. First published in 18506, this collection brings together Adams' major writings. Given their influence not only on the United States, but also on other republics, Adams' works rank among the most important political writings of their time. Volume 3 contains diaries and autobiographical writings from 1777 to 1796, several essays, and documents from the 1760s recording campaigns and debates that helped shape the Declaration of Independence. It describes Adams' missions to France and Britain, and also recounts his feelings on having to share, with Benjamin Franklin, a bedroom containing only one bed.1. Autobiography continued; 2. Diary; 3. Notes of a debate in the Senate of the United States; 4. Essays: i. On private revenge; ii. On self-delusion; iii. On private revenge; iv. Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal law; v. Instructions of the town of Braintree to their representative, 1765; vi. The Earl ofl3½