John Quincy Adams, reluctant abolitionist
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Published
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2023].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781476693293
Physical Desc
x, 250 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Status
Jackson Public Library - New Books
973.5 DEN
1 available
973.5 DEN
1 available
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Published
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2023].
Language
English
ISBN
9781476693293
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-241) and index.
Description
"As a Harvard alumnus, diplomat, U.S. President, member of Congress and attorney before the Supreme Court, John Quincy Adams had a unique relationship with slavery. Prickly and curmudgeonly, he danced with abolitionists, but never became one himself. However, Adams did harbor an intense hatred for the arguments of Southern slaveholders, and eventually found himself in the center of America's greatest struggle. Informed by Adams's revealing and often tormented musings from his vast diary, this sweeping narrative offers a unique and gripping account of John Quincy Adams's battle with slavery, while exploring the many fault lines in American society that led to the Civil War. Also included are the dramatic showdowns on the floors of the House of Representatives and Supreme Court, as well as Adams's attempts at outsmarting Southern politicians and his efforts to keep slavery at the forefront of Congressional activities."--
Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, John Quincy, -- 1767-1848 -- Political and social views.
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865.
United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography.
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865.
United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Denman, J. A. (2023). John Quincy Adams, reluctant abolitionist . McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denman, Jeffrey A., 1959-. 2023. John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denman, Jeffrey A., 1959-. John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Denman, Jeffrey A. John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2023.
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