John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist

John Quincy Adams had a complex relationship with slavery, dancing with abolitionists but never becoming one himself. This sweeping narrative offers a unique and gripping account of his battle with slavery, exploring the fault lines in American society that led to the Civil War.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2023
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

John Quincy Adams, a Harvard alumnus, diplomat, U.S. President, member of Congress, and attorney before the Supreme Court, had a complex relationship with slavery. While he danced with abolitionists, he never fully embraced their cause. However, Adams harbored a deep hatred for the arguments of Southern slaveholders and found himself at the center of America's greatest struggle. This sweeping narrative, informed by Adams' revealing and often tormented musings from his vast diary, offers a unique and gripping account of John Quincy Adams' battle with slavery, exploring the many fault lines in American society that led to the Civil War. Included are the dramatic showdowns in the House of Representatives and Supreme Court, as well as Adams' attempts at outsmarting Southern politicians and his efforts to keep slavery at the forefront of Congressional activities.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476693293