This second volume of the original 2-volume set covers Adams' role in the negotiation and signing of the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain, and his central task in the organization of the government of the newly emerging nation.

Get to know the founding father through his own words and writings, covering, among other topics, the lead-up to the American Revolution, the war itself, diplomatic efforts on behalf of the infant U.S., and the presidency.

Two days later, war is declared. As the sky lights up with searchlights and German bombing raids increase, Adams natural instincts to dig for the real story kick inbeginning what would eventually become a remarkable journey as a journalist.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.