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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00177.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1787 |
| Title | A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America |
| Date | 1787 |
| Author | Adams, John (1735-1826) |
| Document Type | Book |
| Content Description | First edition, printed in London at the Poultry, for C. Dilly. Inscribed by Adams to his cousin, Hannah Adams, and subsequently by Hannah to her nephew, Thomas Adams Hill. In this work, Adams forcibly states the principles on which he perceived the United States to be founded. The book was popular and went through numerous editions. Later, Adams' detractors sought to find in it a hidden desire for a monarchy. In 1788 Adams extended this work by publishing two additional volumes in London. Only the first two volumes are here. |
| Subjects | US Constitution State Constitution Articles of Confederation Government and Civics Literature and Language Arts President Revolutionary War |
| People | Adams, John (1735-1826) Adams, Hannah (1755-1831) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Howes a60. Sabin 233. Evans 20176. DAB 1: 76. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Summary history of New-England |