John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Founding of America

John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Founding of America is the first volume in the American Political Thought Ser. This political science work brings together a group of esteemed scholars to analyze the lives and legacies of two pivotal figures in United States history. The text examines the complex relationship between Adams and Jefferson, focusing on their roles as consequential Founders and their shared influence on the nation's identity.

This volume of Politics and Government explores thematic essays on their presidencies and their differing views on democracy, religion, and science. The authors address critical topics such as slavery and natural aristocracy within the context of the early republic. Featuring an introduction by Gordon Wood and a concluding three-act play, this scholarly study provides original insights into the political thought that shaped the United States.