He was defeated for reelection in the revolution of 1800 by thomas jefferson. John adams and thomas jefferson, two heroes of the revolutionary era, once intimate friends. Ferling born 1940 is a professor emeritus of history at the university of west georgia. It has been made into a tv miniseries with the same name by hbo films.
John adams life is thoroughly examined in this rich, well researched and ably written biography by john ferling. See all books authored by john ferling, including adams vs. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A life, ferling offers a compelling portrait of one of the giants of the revolutionary era. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Setting the world ablaze tells the story of the american revolution and of three founders who played crucial roles in winning the war of independence and creating a new nation. Reynolds museum and education center at washingtons mount vernon estate. The hidden political genius of an american icon bloomsbury press, 2009. Ferling is a professor emeritus of history at the university of west georgia. The author of acclaimed histories such as a leap into the dark and almost a miracle, he has appeared on many tv and film. Washington, adams, and jefferson in the american revolution. Awards, lifetime achievement award fraunces tavern book award.
John adams by john ferling overdrive rakuten overdrive. He taught numerous courses on the revolution, americas founders, and u. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read john adams. I was not disappointed with his take on john adams. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john adams. John ferling is the author of nine books and numerous articles on the american revolution and early american wars, and has appeared in four television. I was glad that i finally read a book where the author finally called adams out for basically being an absent husband for a good 34 of his married years. The tumultuous election of 1800 pivotal moments in american history series by ferling, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Other books have been written about the declaration of independence, but no author has traced the political journey from protest to revolution with the narrative scope and flair of john ferling. So begins john ferlings thoughtful and comprehensively researched almost a miracle. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to. The best biographies of john adams my journey through. A life john ferling free ebook download as pdf file. John ferlings is another impressive biography that contributes to the rehabilitation of john adams, a process that began in the 1950s. The author of acclaimed histories such as a leap into the dark and almost a miracle, he has appeared on many tv and film documentaries on this pivotal period of our history. John ferling is a professor of history at the state university of west georgia. He is the author of thirteen books, all but two of which have. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Whirlwind should be available at your local bookstore, but you can also purchase it and many of the books shown above by using any of these links. Virginias patrick henry, bostons samuel adams, john dickinson and his letters from a farmer in pennsylvania.
The wars of early america the american history series. The drama of the life of the second president of the united states has been stirringly chronicled both in print and on television. John adams ebook by john ferling 9780199752737 rakuten. A life is the fifth of nearly a dozen books authored by john ferling, who has written extensively on the revolutionary era and several of its most important figures. Little by little, the colonists began to react, and ferling takes note of certain important early firebrands, e. John ferling is professor of history at the state university of west georgia and the author of john adams. Audiofreak written by john ferling read by jack garrett format. George washington, john adams, and thomas jefferson. A professor emeritus of history at the university of. A leading authority on american revolutionary history, he is the author of several books, including a leap in the dark. Nov, 2018 john ferling has nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america.
John adams october 31, 1735 july 4, 1826 was a politician and founding father of the united states of america who served both as that nations first vice president 17891797, and as its second president 17971801. John ferling, professor of history at west georgia college, has authored the world turned upside down greenwood, 1988 and several biographies, including the first of men. John adams october 30, 1735 july 4, 1826 was an american statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and founding father who served as the second president of the united states, from 1797 to 1801. May 30, 2019 ferling s book was linear in the timeline and i just preferred the writing style of this one. With the exception of the fact that he did not earn a pulitzer for his version like david mccullough did, i found little to disappoint with john adams.
For the most part i found ferling to be quite fair in his analysis of john adams. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make, and a fiercely independent statesman. Throughout his long career, historian john ferling has specialized in the american revolution. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make. Yet, the life of john adams is so rich in history, emotion, power, and tragedy that no medium can entirely contain its esse.
May 02, 2019 page smiths was the first and david mcculloughs is the most famous, but john ferling s biography of john adams, a life, may be the best. The struggle to create the american republic, almost a miracle. The american victory in the war of independence, and his most recent work, the ascent of george washington. John ferling books list of books by author john ferling. Pdf, epubs, mobi, emagazines, epaper, ejournal and more. A life is the most comprehensive singlevolume biography of the man who succeeded george washington in the presidency and shepherded the fragile new nation through the most dangerous of times. Even months after american blood had been shed at lexington and concord, many colonists remained loyal to britain. John ferling has nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. Jefferson, the first of men, john adams, jefferson and hamilton, a leap in the dark, struggle for a continent.
The major cause for the change has been the availability of the massive. Jul 05, 2009 author and historian john ferling talked about his life and career. A life of george washington, and setting the world ablaze. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers.
Page smiths was the first and david mcculloughs is the most famous, but john ferlings biography of john adams, a life, may be the best. The tumultuous election of 1800 john ferling audio book torrent free download, 4972. The american victory in the war of independence, and more on. The tumultuous election of 1800 pivotal moments in american history is a nonfiction book by john ferling. This biography was first published in 1992 and has received consistently high marks since, although its popularity has faded somewhat in recent years as. Adams was a sponsor of the american revolution in massachusetts, and a. Author and historian john ferling talked about his life and career. Jun 12, 2003 john ferling is a professor of history at the state university of west georgia. A life by john ferling accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. A compelling biography of john adams, the man who succeeded george washington in the presidency and shepherded the fragile new nation through the most dangerous of time. Familiar letters of john adams and his wife abigail adams. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the.
The journey through the john adams presidency involved nearly five weeks and over 3,400 pages of reading. Since the tv miniseries debuted, an alternative cover has been added to the book. The best books on john adams the passion of christopher. Adams, known at the atlas of independence, is less well known than washington, jefferson and franklin, his revolutionary contemporaries.
The author of acclaimed histories such as a leap into the dark and almost a. It included four biographies five counting passionate sage which arguably falls into its own hybrid biographycharacter analysis category and two ancillary books on adams. Written by acclaimed author, john ferling, drawing on nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. This awesome book ready for download, you can get this book now for free. A familiar face in history documentaries on television, he has written numerous books, including john adams. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as. This biography was first published in 1992 and has received consistently high marks since, although its popularity has faded somewhat in recent years as several.
Setting the world ablaze washington, adams, jefferson, and the american revolution john ferling. A life by john ferling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Prior to reading this book adams was one of my favorite presidents mainly due to his portrayal by william. Jefferson the tumultuous election of 1800 by john ferling available from rakuten kobo. As a leading historian in the american revolution and founding era, he has appeared in television documentaries on pbs, the history channel, cspan book tv, and the learning channel. Familiar letters of john adams and his wife abigail adams during the revolution with a memoir of mrs adams book summary. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make, and a. Washington, adams, jefferson, and the american revolution. No event in american history was more pivotalor more furiously contestedthan congresss decision to declare independence in july 1776. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John adams, a leader of the revolutionary effort, said bringing the fractious colonies together was like getting thirteen clocks to strike at once. The following is a list and discussion of important scholarly resources relating to john adams.
President john adams, written by the popular american historian david mccullough, which won the 2002 pulitzer prize for biography or autobiography. As portrayed by john ferling, author of a biography of george washington and of numerous works on the american revolution, john adams was a tissue of contradictionsa reluctant revolutionary who. John adams and thomas jefferson, two heroes of the revolutionary era, once intimate friends, now icy. Ferling, who has written more than a dozen books on. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the american revolution that achieved independence from great britain and served as the first vice president of the united states. The tumultuous election of 1800, and almost a miracle. Explore books by john ferling with our selection at.
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