The Consort of Liberty: The Political Life of Abigail Adams
"Remember the Ladies."
Behind the most famous appeal in American history lies the story of a woman who was much more than a witness to the Revolution—she was one of its most formidable architects.
In The Consort of Liberty, Jamie Glick offers a rigorous and intimate political biography of Abigail Adams. Moving beyond the traditional portrait of a supportive wife, this book centers Abigail as a self-educated polymath and the most influential advisor to the second President of the United States.
A Revolutionary Mind in Action Spanning from her formative years in the Weymouth library to the highest diplomatic circles of Paris and London, this biography tracks the development of a world-class political mind. Through a deep analysis of her extensive correspondence, Glick reveals how Abigail managed a wartime economy from her farmhouse, navigated the protocols of European courts, and shaped executive policy during the volatile early years of the Republic.
What You Will Discover: - The Intellectual Partnership: A detailed look at the "courtship of equals" between Abigail and John Adams that sustained the American cause.
- Domestic Command: How Abigail’s management of the Braintree farm and family finances proved essential to the survival of the Adams legacy.
- Diplomatic Strategy: An exploration of her time in Europe, providing a republican’s-eye view of monarchy and the XYZ Affair.
- Political Philosophy: Her pioneering advocacy for women’s education, her moral rejection of slavery, and her unwavering commitment to constitutional order.
A New Look at a Founding Mother The Consort of Liberty doesn’t just recount historical events; it examines the persistent moral and political questions Abigail wrestled with—questions that still resonate today. It is a portrait of a woman who understood that for a republic to survive, it must be built on the consistent application of liberty for all its citizens.
Revisit the founding of a nation through the eyes of its most brilliant observer.
