Memoirs of John Quincy Adams: Comprising Portions of His Diary From 1795 to 1848

By Charles Francis Adams and John Quincy Adams

Book Overview

""Memoirs of John Quincy Adams: Comprising Portions of His Diary from 1795 to 1848"" is an autobiographical work by John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. The book is a compilation of selected entries from Adams' personal diary, spanning over five decades of his life as a diplomat, politician, and statesman. Adams' diary entries offer a unique and intimate perspective on his life and times, including his diplomatic missions to Europe, his tenure as Secretary of State under President James Monroe, and his tumultuous presidency marked by the controversial election of 1824 and his opposition to slavery. The book provides readers with a candid and insightful look into Adams' personal and political life, as well as his thoughts on the major issues of his time, such as the War of 1812, the Missouri Compromise, and the growing tensions between the North and South. Overall, ""Memoirs of John Quincy Adams"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most influential leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430445319
• ISBN13: 9781430445319
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"