Merrill D. Peterson
Adams and Jefferson: A Revolutionary Dialogue
Adams and Jefferson: A Revolutionary Dialogue
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Adams and Jefferson: A Revolutionary Dialogue explores the public lives and personal friendship of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, examining their correspondence and their work in achieving independence and designing new governments. It highlights their similarities and differences in ideas of human nature, history, society, and government.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2021
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Adams and Jefferson: A Revolutionary Dialogue delves into the public lives and intimate friendship of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, spanning from their initial encounter as delegates to the Second Continental Congress to their respective deaths on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This comprehensive study explores the renowned correspondence exchanged between these two statesmen, who dedicated their lives to a new era of freedom and self-government.
In his work, Peterson establishes an extended parallel between the backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and intellectual styles of Adams and Jefferson, examining their contributions to the achievement of independence and the establishment of new governments in Massachusetts and Virginia. While Adams and Jefferson shared numerous similarities, their ideas regarding human nature, history, society, and government exhibited diverse perspectives that would unfold over time.
Merrill D. Peterson delves into the intricate relationship between Adams and Jefferson throughout their lives, encompassing their disputes during the impending French Revolution, their enthusiasm for the formation of a new American government under the Constitution, their intense presidential contest in 1796, and their eventual reconciliation. Through his meticulous analysis, Peterson sheds light on the complex dynamics and shifting alliances between these two influential figures, contributing to a deeper understanding of their pivotal roles in shaping the nation's history.
Weight: 333g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780820359045
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