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The Writings of Samuel Adams: 1770-1773

The Writings of Samuel Adams: 1770-1773 is a compilation of letters, essays, and speeches by Samuel Adams, a prominent figure in the American Revolution. The volume provides insight into Adams' political thought and his role in shaping the early American political landscape. more

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Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams was a prominent figure during the American Revolutionary War and is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Born on September 27, 1722, and died on October 2, 1803, Adams played a crucial role in the American independence movement. He was a political leader in the Massachusetts colony and one of the drafters of the United States Constitution. more

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“I firmly believe this ... that without His concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better, than the builders of Babel: We shall be divided by our little partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and bye word down to future ages. And what is worse, mankind may hereafter from this unfortunate instance, despair of establishing governments by human wisdom and leave it to chance, war and conquest.”

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