Adams: An American Dynasty

Francis Russell

Aug 2014 · New Word City

About this ebook

John and Abigail Adams and their descendants have profoundly influenced life in the United States for more than two centuries. From the great political and philosophical contributions of Founding Father and President John Adams, the roster of Adams luminaries is unprecedented: diplomat and sixth president, John Quincy Adams; pre-Civil War “Voice of Honor,” Charles Francis Adams; and authors Henry and Brook Adams. The story of the Adams dynasty is as impressive and compelling as its legacy. Here it is.

Ratings and reviews

This is a well written book about the Adams family. Starting with John and going through the first World War, it gives an intimate history of the Adams family. This story has an unexpected irony to it. While the accomplishments of the family is well chronicled, it also mirrors the country religiously. John and John Quincy were very religious. Brooks and Henry were unbelievers.

For any reader desiring a full understanding of the Adams "dynasty," this volume is indispensable. The author brings a crisp, lucid style and quite considerable research to his project, making this a highly informative and enjoyable book.

Great digest of 4 generations of the first political dynasty in the United States, truly worth reading

About the author

Historian Francis Russell, a graduate of Bowdoin College and Harvard University, is also the author of The Boss of Boston.