The Works of John Adams is a comprehensive collection of the writings of one of the most important figures in American history. Adams, who served as the second President of the United States, was also a prolific writer and thinker, whose ideas on government, society, and human nature continue to shape American political and intellectual life. The Works of John Adams includes letters, speeches, and other writings by Adams, as well as an in-depth biography of the author and commentary on his work. This edition of the book has been extensively revised and updated for contemporary readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.