The correspondence of a Founding Father and his brilliant wifeThe Letters of John and Abigail Adams provides an insightful record of American life before, during, and after the Revolution the letters also reveal the intellectually and emotionally fulfilling relationship between John and Abigail that lasted fiftyfour years and withstood historical upheavals, long periods apart, and personal tragedies. Covering key moments in American history the Continental Congress, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and John Adamss diplomatic missions to Europe the letters reveal the concerns of a couple living during a period of explosive change, from smallpox and British warships to raising children, paying taxes, the state of women, and the emerging concepts of American democracy.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introdutions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.

Binding: Paperback;514 pages; Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC; Classification: BGH; Weight: 560 g; Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 32

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