Abigail and John: Portrait of a Marriage
Description
This compelling dual biography explores the extraordinary marriage of John and Abigail Adams, tracing their partnership from colonial Massachusetts through the American Revolution and the birth of the United States. Separated for long stretches by John’s legal, diplomatic, and political responsibilities, they sustained their family and shared ambitions through an intimate correspondence marked by affection, candor, and political insight. Their relationship reveals Abigail as a formidable thinker and participant in public life, while also examining the personal sacrifices and family tragedies that tested them. Richly situated among the leading figures of the founding era, the book offers a vivid portrait of love, equality, resilience, and nation-building.
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ebook
HarperCollins
Published Jan 1, 2009
358 pages
ISBN: 9780061871726
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Abigail and John: Portrait of a Marriage by Edith Belle Gelles.