John Quincy Adams: Policymaker for the Union
- ISBN-10
- 0842026231
- ISBN-13
- 9780842026239
- Series
- John Quincy Adams
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 164
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- James E. Lewis
Description
John Quincy Adams played an extensive role in foreign policy during his years as Secretary of State and as President of the United States. This book analyzes Adams's accomplishments, and failures, during key moments of American history.
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