Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-166) and index.
Contents
A privileged young man -- Finding a career -- From federalist to republican -- Secretary of State -- The election of 1824-25 -- "The perilous experiment" -- Indian removal -- Diplomatic successes and failures -- The tariff of abominations -- "Skunks of party slander" -- Congressman John Quincy Adams -- Victory!
Summary
A portrait of the early nineteenth-century president documents his career with the House of Representatives, efforts to create a consolidated national government, role as a diplomat, contributions to foreign policy, and antislavery campaigns.
