{"product_id":"john-adams-the-american-presidents-series-no-2","title":"John Adams (The American Presidents Series, No. 2)","description":"A revealing look at the true beginning of American politics\n\nUntil recently rescued by David McCullough, John Adams has always been overshadowed by Washington and Jefferson. Volatile, impulsive, irritable, and self-pitying, Adams seemed temperamentally unsuited for the presidency. Yet in many ways he was the perfect successor to Washington in terms of ability, experience, and popularity.\n\nPossessed of a far-ranging intelligence, Adams took office amid the birth of the government and multiple crises. As well as maintaining neutrality and regaining peace, his administration created the Department of the Navy, put the army on a surer footing, and left a solvent treasury. One of his shrewdest acts was surely the appointment of moderate Federalist John Marshall as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.\n\nThough he was a Federalist, Adams sought to work outside the still-forming party system. In the end, this would be his greatest failing and most useful lesson to later leaders.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0805069372\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0805069372.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:John Patrick Diggins|Arthur M. Schlesinger\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43494460817469,"sku":"BVV.0805069372.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0805069372-0.jpg?v=1787272855","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/john-adams-the-american-presidents-series-no-2","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}