John ferling is the author of nine books and numerous articles on the american revolution and early american wars, and has appeared in four television. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make. John ferling is professor of history at the state university of west georgia and the author of john adams. See all books authored by john ferling, including adams vs.
The best books on john adams the passion of christopher. May 30, 2019 ferling s book was linear in the timeline and i just preferred the writing style of this one. John ferlings is another impressive biography that contributes to the rehabilitation of john adams, a process that began in the 1950s. Virginias patrick henry, bostons samuel adams, john dickinson and his letters from a farmer in pennsylvania.
The american victory in the war of independence, and more on. John ferling books list of books by author john ferling. Written by acclaimed author, john ferling, drawing on nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. Since the tv miniseries debuted, an alternative cover has been added to the book. Adams, known at the atlas of independence, is less well known than washington, jefferson and franklin, his revolutionary contemporaries.
A life of george washington, and setting the world ablaze. It has been made into a tv miniseries with the same name by hbo films. Setting the world ablaze tells the story of the american revolution and of three founders who played crucial roles in winning the war of independence and creating a new nation. Whirlwind should be available at your local bookstore, but you can also purchase it and many of the books shown above by using any of these links. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. I was glad that i finally read a book where the author finally called adams out for basically being an absent husband for a good 34 of his married years. Washington, adams, jefferson, and the american revolution. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read john adams. Adams was a sponsor of the american revolution in massachusetts, and a. John adams, a leader of the revolutionary effort, said bringing the fractious colonies together was like getting thirteen clocks to strike at once. Ferling, who has written more than a dozen books on. He was defeated for reelection in the revolution of 1800 by thomas jefferson. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Throughout his long career, historian john ferling has specialized in the american revolution. The struggle to create the american republic, almost a miracle. The american victory in the war of independence, and his most recent work, the ascent of george washington. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the. A life, ferling offers a compelling portrait of one of the giants of the revolutionary era. A life john ferling free ebook download as pdf file. The major cause for the change has been the availability of the massive. A life by john ferling accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. A life by john ferling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
As portrayed by john ferling, author of a biography of george washington and of numerous works on the american revolution, john adams was a tissue of contradictionsa reluctant revolutionary who. He taught numerous courses on the revolution, americas founders, and u. John adams october 30, 1735 july 4, 1826 was an american statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and founding father who served as the second president of the united states, from 1797 to 1801. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john adams. The tumultuous election of 1800, and almost a miracle. Audiofreak written by john ferling read by jack garrett format. Page smiths was the first and david mcculloughs is the most famous, but john ferlings biography of john adams, a life, may be the best. A professor emeritus of history at the university of. Familiar letters of john adams and his wife abigail adams during the revolution with a memoir of mrs adams book summary. Ferling is a professor emeritus of history at the university of west georgia. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the american revolution that achieved independence from great britain and served as the first vice president of the united states.
John ferling is a professor of history at the state university of west georgia. The following is a list and discussion of important scholarly resources relating to john adams. The drama of the life of the second president of the united states has been stirringly chronicled both in print and on television. For the most part i found ferling to be quite fair in his analysis of john adams. Little by little, the colonists began to react, and ferling takes note of certain important early firebrands, e.
The tumultuous election of 1800 pivotal moments in american history series by ferling, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jefferson the tumultuous election of 1800 by john ferling available from rakuten kobo. John ferling, professor of history at west georgia college, has authored the world turned upside down greenwood, 1988 and several biographies, including the first of men. John adams october 31, 1735 july 4, 1826 was a politician and founding father of the united states of america who served both as that nations first vice president 17891797, and as its second president 17971801. George washington, john adams, and thomas jefferson.
The author of acclaimed histories such as a leap into the dark and almost a miracle, he has appeared on many tv and film documentaries on this pivotal period of our history. As a leading historian in the american revolution and founding era, he has appeared in television documentaries on pbs, the history channel, cspan book tv, and the learning channel. The tumultuous election of 1800 pivotal moments in american history is a nonfiction book by john ferling. A familiar face in history documentaries on television, he has written numerous books, including john adams. Familiar letters of john adams and his wife abigail adams. The hidden political genius of an american icon bloomsbury press, 2009. Setting the world ablaze washington, adams, jefferson, and the american revolution john ferling. He is the author of thirteen books, all but two of which have. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as. John adams ebook by john ferling 9780199752737 rakuten.
With the exception of the fact that he did not earn a pulitzer for his version like david mccullough did, i found little to disappoint with john adams. Explore books by john ferling with our selection at. Awards, lifetime achievement award fraunces tavern book award. This biography was first published in 1992 and has received consistently high marks since, although its popularity has faded somewhat in recent years as several.
It included four biographies five counting passionate sage which arguably falls into its own hybrid biographycharacter analysis category and two ancillary books on adams. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make, and a. John adams and thomas jefferson, two heroes of the revolutionary era, once intimate friends. The wars of early america the american history series. Pdf, epubs, mobi, emagazines, epaper, ejournal and more. Yet, the life of john adams is so rich in history, emotion, power, and tragedy that no medium can entirely contain its esse. President john adams, written by the popular american historian david mccullough, which won the 2002 pulitzer prize for biography or autobiography. A life is the fifth of nearly a dozen books authored by john ferling, who has written extensively on the revolutionary era and several of its most important figures. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jefferson, the first of men, john adams, jefferson and hamilton, a leap in the dark, struggle for a continent. Prior to reading this book adams was one of my favorite presidents mainly due to his portrayal by william. The best biographies of john adams my journey through. This awesome book ready for download, you can get this book now for free.
John ferling has nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. The author of acclaimed histories such as a leap into the dark and almost a. Washington, adams, and jefferson in the american revolution. John adams and thomas jefferson, two heroes of the revolutionary era, once intimate friends, now icy. The author of acclaimed histories such as a leap into the dark and almost a miracle, he has appeared on many tv and film. Ferling is one of those authors of whom you expect great things. A life is the most comprehensive singlevolume biography of the man who succeeded george washington in the presidency and shepherded the fragile new nation through the most dangerous of times. So begins john ferlings thoughtful and comprehensively researched almost a miracle. Ferling born 1940 is a professor emeritus of history at the university of west georgia. I was not disappointed with his take on john adams.
John adams life is thoroughly examined in this rich, well researched and ably written biography by john ferling. The journey through the john adams presidency involved nearly five weeks and over 3,400 pages of reading. The tumultuous election of 1800 john ferling audio book torrent free download, 4972. May 02, 2019 page smiths was the first and david mcculloughs is the most famous, but john ferling s biography of john adams, a life, may be the best. Author and historian john ferling talked about his life and career. This biography was first published in 1992 and has received consistently high marks since, although its popularity has faded somewhat in recent years as. No event in american history was more pivotalor more furiously contestedthan congresss decision to declare independence in july 1776.
Jun 12, 2003 john ferling is a professor of history at the state university of west georgia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov, 2018 john ferling has nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. A leading authority on american revolutionary history, he is the author of several books, including a leap in the dark. Even months after american blood had been shed at lexington and concord, many colonists remained loyal to britain. John adams by john ferling overdrive rakuten overdrive. Drawing on extensive research, ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make, and a fiercely independent statesman. Jul 05, 2009 author and historian john ferling talked about his life and career. Reynolds museum and education center at washingtons mount vernon estate.
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