The Lost Founding Father: John Quincy Adams and the Transformation of American Politics
- ISBN-10
- 0871404354
- ISBN-13
- 9780871404350
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 526
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Author
- William J. Cooper
Description
Profiles the sixth American president, sharing insight into his exposure to the ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers, discussing his European travels, and highlighting his views on slavery.
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