John Adams was unique among the nationās founders in leaving a record of his most intimate thoughts and feelings. Instinctively candid and politically incisive, Adams offers the clearest view of the ambitions and principles that drove the revolutionary generation. Passionate Sage offers a brilliant introduction to the second president: his politics, his affinities for family and friendship even with political opponents like Jefferson, and his enduring significance.Ā āEllisās palpable affection lends a pleasing glow to his profile of Adams, which is why Passionate Sage is his best book.āāJudith Shulevitz, New York Times Book Review
āImpassioned and erudite. . . . A captivating portrait of this Massachusetts native as a wonderfully contrary genius possessed of an uncommon moral intelligence and farsighted political wisdom.āāMichiko Kakutani, New York Times
āThe best portrait of a Revolutionary-era statesman.āāEvan Thomas, Wall Street Journal
This book title, Passionate Sage (The Character and Legacy of John Adams) - 9781324036159, ISBN: 9781324036159, by Joseph J. Ellis, published by W. W. Norton & Company (September 27, 2022) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Passionate Sage (The Character and Legacy of John Adams) - 9781324036159 books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order Passionate Sage (The Character and Legacy of John Adams) - 9781324036159 books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!