Thomas Jefferson once asserted that for depth of purpose, zeal, and sagacity, no man in Congress exceeded, if any equaled, Sam Adams.
Gripping and revelatory, this book is a long-overdue chapter in the history of the American Revolution..
Now, in The Revolutionary Samuel Adams , Stacy Schiff brings her masterful skill as historian and storyteller to the life of Samuel Adams, examining his transformation from the listless, failing son of a wealthy family into the tireless, silver-tongued Revolutionary who rallied the likes of John Hancock and John Adams behind him.
But in spite of his celebrated status among America\'s founding fathers as a Revolutionary leader, Samuel Adams\' life and achievements have been largely overshadowed in the history books.
John Adams called him the most elegant writer, the most sagacious politician, and celebrated patriot perhaps of all.
Thomas Jefferson once asserted that for depth of purpose, zeal, and sagacity, no man in Congress exceeded, if any equaled, Sam Adams
