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 The Pulitzer Prize–winning, bestselling biography of America’s founding father and second president that was the basis for the acclaimed HBO series, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.

In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second president of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as “out of his senses”; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history.

This is history on a grand scale—a book about politics and war and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, John Adams is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived. Americas Political Science Politics & Activism Politics & Government Presidents & Heads of State United States Biography Boston American History Colonial Period War of 1812 Founding Fathers Nonfiction Inspiring US Constitution War Colonial America Royalty
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I listened to the audible book at the same time as I watched the movie, both taken directly from David Attenborough's massive book. I've always been intrigued by that time in early US history and I was further intrigued with the amazing details of events as they occurred and as they were presented. I felt like I was experiencing these things in the moment. Highly recommended!

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I've listened to this book several times and own the hard copy and kindle version as well. The research is phenomenal and the stories are inspiring and entertaining. I'm glad I have the audio version to listen during my commute - I'm not sure I would have read it otherwise. #Audible1

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