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A view from abroad : the story of John and Abigail Adams in Europe /

"From 1778 to 1788, the Founding Father and later President John Adams lived in Europe as a diplomat. Joined by his wife, Abigail, in 1784, the two shared rich encounters with famous heads of the European royal courts, including the ill-fated King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette, and the s...

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Main Author: Abrams, Jeanne E., 1951- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : New York University Press, [2021]
Subjects and Genres:
Adams, John, > 1735-1826 > Travel.
Adams, Abigail, > 1744-1818 > Travel.
Adams family.
Ambassadors > United States > Biography.
Diplomats' spouses > United States > Biography.
United States > Foreign relations > 1775-1783.
Paris (France) > Social life and customs > 18th century.
London (England) > Social life and customs > 18th century.
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Table of Contents:
  • John Adams: An American in Paris
  • Second Journey to Europe
  • Abigail in France: From the New World to the Old
  • Abigail and John in London: American Yankees in King George's Court
  • The Final Years Abroad: John and Abigail Return to America
  • Conclusion: John and Abigail in a New America

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