"The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 2" by Samuel Adams is a historical anthology, carefully put together by Harry Alonso Cushing, that throws you into the heart of America's fight for independence between 1770 and 1773. You will read articles and letters from those who questioned British rule and fought for freedom. It dives into a time of growing unrest through letters, articles, and other writings that reveal Adams’ passion for civil rights and self-governance. The volume contains writings, some signed under pen names like "Vindex", discussing the power struggles within the government, and championing the non-importation agreement as a weapon against unfair British taxes. Through intense letters to leaders like Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock, and official statements, called memorials, from the Town of Boston, Adams makes clear the colonists’ complaints, focusing on the need for fair representation and accountability. Step back into a time when words sparked a revolution, with a collection that captures the spirit of a nation on the brink of war.
The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 2
By Samuel Adams
Venture into a time when passionate letters and fiery articles ignited a revolution, revealing the birth of a nation determined to break free from oppression and fight for self-governance.
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About the AuthorSamuel Adams was an American statesman, political philosopher, and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a politician in colonial Massachusetts, a leader of the movement that became the American Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents, and one of the architects of the principles of American republicanism that shaped the political culture of the United States. He was a second cousin to his fellow Founding Father, President John Adams.
Samuel Adams was an American statesman, political philosopher, and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a politician in colonial Massachusetts, a leader of the movement that became the American Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents, and one of the architects of the principles of American republicanism that shaped the political culture of the United States. He was a second cousin to his fellow Founding Father, President John Adams.
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