Jeanne E Abrams
Teoksen Revolutionary Medicine: The Founding Fathers and Mothers in Sickness and in Health tekijä
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John Adams lived in Europe over ten years, with his wife Abigail joining him his last four years. The experience gave Adams insight into the social and economic implications of monarchical governments, helping Adams to form his ideal American political system, one with a balance of power to contain both oligarchy and mobs.
John and Abigail remained staunchly attached to their homeland, rejecting the 'fripperies' and attachment to entertainment of the wealthy court and aristocratic life styles.
America would thrive, they believed, if the good New England values of virtue, cooperation, faith, and thrift remained foundational. Virtue was necessary for good government.
John had no idealistic view of human nature. He knew that people could be rallied by self-promoting, charismatic leaders, and that the lure of luxury would seduce many.
Revolutionary friends parted ways over the Constitution. Mercy Warren and Thomas Jefferson was critical of John Adams views.
As a Federalist, Adams believed in that a strong federal government was required to make trade agreements that would ensure America's economic growth and to levy taxes to support an army. Anti-Federalist Jefferson was influenced by the radial enlightenment view of humanity progressing toward perfection, and he feared the loss of individual and states rights.
Abrams highlights Adams concerns about America. He worried that short terms of office that might create instability, especially interference by foreign nations.
I especially enjoyed the excerpts from letters written by John and Abigail, hearing their opinions in their own voices.
I received a free galley from the publisher through NetGalley. My review is fair and unbiased.… (lisätietoja)