American Phoenix: John Quincy and Louisa Adams, the War of 1812, and the Exile that Saved American Independence
- ISBN-10
- 1595555412
- ISBN-13
- 9781595555410
- Series
- American Phoenix
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 502
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson Inc
- Author
- Jane Hampton Cook
Description
Draws from diaries and correspondence to chronicle John Quincy Adams's experience serving as U.S. envoy to Russia and his role in ending the War of 1812, while also detailing his wife Louisa's trials as a diplomatic spouse.
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