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Review: No taxation without representation… - A superlative and perhaps unsurpassed account of the life of the second President of the United States. John Adams was devoted to the cause of independence for the 13 colonies once it became apparent that they were not to be allowed representation in the British parliament. A most fateful and stupid decision which, when we look at what’s happened in Europe over the last 100 or so years, the two world wars and now with Trump sidling up to Putin, the United States could, and should’ve been part of the greater United Kingdom. Would the Kaiser and then Hitler had dared to take us on…? A brilliant narrative that reads like a novel at times, that is also unputdownable portrays Adams as a man ahead of his time, a true statesman and the President that every President thereafter should model his or herself on. 5 stars.
Review: a masterpiece - Rarely have I read a book where, as I come to the end I am saddened that I must leave the character(s) and read of them no more. This is no dry historical record. McCullough has written as if he had been present at the time. I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. I had no prior knowledge of John Adams, having first encountered him when I was enthralled by the HBO mini-series with Paul Giamatta as Mr. Adams. The size of the book when it arrived was somewhat daunting. However the easy style of writing and the layout made for a fascinating insight into one of the chief movers of the Declaration of Independence, as well as Washington, Jefferson and Franklin. From birth to death we follow John Adams in his single-minded approach to life, which didn't always assist him in his endeavours. We can be thankful that he and his wife, Abigail were prolific, detailed and eloquent letter writers as the author had a treasure trove of material from which to gain an insight into their personalities, relationships and the times they lived in. The horror of his daughter Nabby undergoing a mastectomy without anesthetic is an example of the tough times people endured without our modern inventions. Adams, perhaps like no other President in the history of America travelled extensively BEFORE he became president, established the first American mission in The Hague, secured funding for the new born republic, was ambassador to the Court of St. James, vice-president and then President. It was remarkable to learn that on the day of his departure from the White House, he caught the public stagecoach at 4am for Baltimore. Can we imagine Obama catching the 4am bus as he leaves the White House? Fascinating insight after fascinating insight. I cannot rate this book highly enough. The 18th century truly was a time of tumultuous changes in America and Europe and that so many 'famous' Americans lived in that period and were players in the times they lived in is truly remarkable. Buy the book. Take your time. Enjoy the eloquence of the letter writing. Read of a life lived to the full and to the end!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 919,576 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 49 in United States Political Biographies 473 in War & Espionage Biographies 3,608 in History (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,767) |
| Dimensions  | 15.56 x 3.81 x 23.5 cm |
| Edition  | Film tie-in ed |
| ISBN-10  | 141657588X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1416575887 |
| Item weight  | 1.02 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 768 pages |
| Publication date  | 29 Jan. 2008 |
| Publisher  | Simon & Schuster |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No taxation without representation…
*by A***S on 18 May 2025*

A superlative and perhaps unsurpassed account of the life of the second President of the United States. John Adams was devoted to the cause of independence for the 13 colonies once it became apparent that they were not to be allowed representation in the British parliament. A most fateful and stupid decision which, when we look at what’s happened in Europe over the last 100 or so years, the two world wars and now with Trump sidling up to Putin, the United States could, and should’ve been part of the greater United Kingdom. Would the Kaiser and then Hitler had dared to take us on…? A brilliant narrative that reads like a novel at times, that is also unputdownable portrays Adams as a man ahead of his time, a true statesman and the President that every President thereafter should model his or herself on. 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a masterpiece
*by S***N on 11 March 2013*

Rarely have I read a book where, as I come to the end I am saddened that I must leave the character(s) and read of them no more. This is no dry historical record. McCullough has written as if he had been present at the time. I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. I had no prior knowledge of John Adams, having first encountered him when I was enthralled by the HBO mini-series with Paul Giamatta as Mr. Adams. The size of the book when it arrived was somewhat daunting. However the easy style of writing and the layout made for a fascinating insight into one of the chief movers of the Declaration of Independence, as well as Washington, Jefferson and Franklin. From birth to death we follow John Adams in his single-minded approach to life, which didn't always assist him in his endeavours. We can be thankful that he and his wife, Abigail were prolific, detailed and eloquent letter writers as the author had a treasure trove of material from which to gain an insight into their personalities, relationships and the times they lived in. The horror of his daughter Nabby undergoing a mastectomy without anesthetic is an example of the tough times people endured without our modern inventions. Adams, perhaps like no other President in the history of America travelled extensively BEFORE he became president, established the first American mission in The Hague, secured funding for the new born republic, was ambassador to the Court of St. James, vice-president and then President. It was remarkable to learn that on the day of his departure from the White House, he caught the public stagecoach at 4am for Baltimore. Can we imagine Obama catching the 4am bus as he leaves the White House? Fascinating insight after fascinating insight. I cannot rate this book highly enough. The 18th century truly was a time of tumultuous changes in America and Europe and that so many 'famous' Americans lived in that period and were players in the times they lived in is truly remarkable. Buy the book. Take your time. Enjoy the eloquence of the letter writing. Read of a life lived to the full and to the end!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating biography
*by R***N on 28 January 2017*

Like all David McCullough's books, this one doesn't disappoint. It's the story of John Adams, America's second, and underappreciated, President. It's a biography and not an in depth look at the historical and political issues surrounding his life, so you'll have to have a good working knowledge of the events surrounding the American Revolution. But it will surprise you too. The 4th of July is the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a day every school child in America knows. But it was actually 2 July when Americans declared their independence and the day Adams thought would be the "most memorable epocha in the history of America." And I was equally surprised to know that Adams represented the British(!) in the trial of the Boston Massacre, that famous moment of British tyranny before the Revolution. As a child, learning about the Revolution in school, it seemed almost inevitable to me that the Americans would win. Until I read this book, I never appreciated how close America came to losing and how many promiment colonial men supported the Tory cause! It's an amazing book, well written, and brings to life one of America's greatest statesmen. It's also a bit irreverant when it comes to that other great statesman, Thomas Jefferson! Adams has always taken second place behind those prominent and celebrated leaders (Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, among others), but McCullough shows us that Adams was much more than he has been remembered for. I would highly recommend it (as I would any of his other books). Five stars is not enough.

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