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The History of the Administration of John Adams

John Wood · 1802

A 1802 book by John Wood giving a partisan, contemporary account of Adams's presidency.

This book studies and debates Adams's presidency soon after it ended, shaping how his administration was remembered.

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This is a book published in 1802 by John Wood titled The History of the Administration of John Adams. It was written shortly after Adams left the presidency and offers an early account of his time in office.

Why it matters

Written close to the events it describes, this book reflects the fierce political debates of the early United States, where writers often took strong sides for or against figures like Adams. It is useful for seeing how Adams's record was argued over even in his own era.

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