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As the presidential career of George Washington was drawing to a close, the young nation was divided over the scope of Federal and State authority. The bitter partisan struggle between Federalists and Republicans was to erupt in the presidency of Adams and was to lead to the collapse of Federalism and a reorientation of American political life by the time his tenure ended. This volume is not only a record of the administration of our second president, but a detailed record of the first political battles on a national scale. Beginning with the issues of the presidential election of 1796, the author analyzes Adams's career in office, casting new light on this turbulent period and on the roles played by Hamilton, Jefferson and other eminent political figures of this time.
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As the presidential career of George Washington was drawing to a close, the young nation was divided over the scope of Federal and State authority. The bitter partisan struggle between Federalists and Republicans was to erupt in the presidency of Adams and was to lead to the collapse of Federalism and a reorientation of American political life by the time his tenure ended. This volume is not only a record of the administration of our second president, but a detailed record of the first political battles on a national scale. Beginning with the issues of the presidential election of 1796, the author analyzes Adams's career in office, casting new light on this turbulent period and on the roles played by Hamilton, Jefferson and other eminent political figures of this time.
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