Publisher's Synopsis
Novanglus and Massachusettensis is a collection of political essays written by John Adams and published in 1774 and 1775. The essays were written during a time of great controversy between Great Britain and its colonies, particularly Massachusetts. The book is divided into two parts: Novanglus and Massachusettensis. Novanglus is a series of essays written in response to the arguments put forth by a British loyalist named Daniel Leonard. Adams argues that the colonies have the right to govern themselves and that the British government is overreaching in its attempts to control them. He also argues that the British government is violating the rights of the colonists by imposing taxes without their consent. Massachusettensis, on the other hand, is a series of essays written in defense of the British government's actions. Adams argues that the colonists are being unreasonable in their demands for greater autonomy and that they are not fully understanding the benefits of being part of the British Empire. Overall, Novanglus and Massachusettensis provides a fascinating look into the political debates of the time and the arguments that were being made on both sides. This large print edition is particularly useful for readers who may have difficulty with smaller print sizes.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) To Which Are Added A Number Of Letters, Lately Written By President Adams To The Honourable William Tudor; Some Of Which Were Never Before Published.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
