Adams Vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800
- ISBN-10
- 019518906X
- ISBN-13
- 9780195189063
- Series
- Adams vs. Jefferson
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 294
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Pivotal Moments in American Hi
- Author
- John E. Ferling
Description
A history of the presidential campaign follows the clash between the two candidates, Adams and Jefferson, and their different visions of the future of America, the machinations that led to Jefferson's victory, and the repercussions of the campaign.
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- 2004-09-03
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- 288 pages
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