This is the story of a man, a treaty, and a nation. The man was John Quincy Adams, regarded by most historians as America's greatest secretary of state. The tre

In this fresh survey of foreign relations in the early years of the American republic, William Earl Weeks argues that the construction of the new nation went ha

This new book focuses on John Quincy Adams's extensive role in foreign policy, including his years as secretary of state and as president. Brief but thorough, J

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