
Adams vs. Jefferson
The Tumultuous Election of 1800
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Narrated by:
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Jack Garrett
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By:
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John Ferling
Once close friends, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson became bitter rivals as they fought for control of the young government. In a no-holds-barred brawl, both camps used any and all methods to sway voters. There was mudslinging, name-calling, and backstabbing. After a stalemate in the Electoral College, balloting went on for days and nights. Friendships were crushed, promises were broken, civil war was threatened. In the end, a shady deal gave Jefferson the presidency, and America would never be the same.
Considering the turmoil of the modern era, Adams vs. Jefferson is a timely book through which we can better understand the antagonistic atmosphere of contemporary politics.
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Listen to John Ferling talk about this book on the October 3, 2004, edition of Booknotes.©2004 John Ferling (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLCListeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
"Ferling richly presents the twists and turns of the election, as well as a vivid portrait of a struggling new nation and the bruising political battles of our now revered founding fathers." (Publishers Weekly)
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Would you consider the audio edition of Adams vs. Jefferson to be better than the print version?
I dont know, I have not read the print version, the audio version is excellent thoughWhat did you like best about this story?
I love the way the beginning of party politics and electioneering, something that has never ceased since begins to come into play and we see how it all started. The common misconception that our founders live in a harmonious bliss where they all agreed on all things in obviously a myth, but one many people today believe in. This book is the perfect illustration of how that is not the case and how it all began. I thought the story was great and the book was compelling. i found myself looking forward to the next time I could listen.Have you listened to any of Jack Garrett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No,Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
NoAny additional comments?
The story is written in a flow that leaves you wanting to listen to more. If you love politics, history and the inside baseball of Washington then and now you will love this book, I do and I did.An excellent and compelling story
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The book is a bit one-sided - leaning more towards Jefferson's side and against the "ultra-Federalists" (which sometimes sounds an awful lot like today's media saying "extreme right wing"). However, you will find yourself chuckling as you hear many of the same arguments that still come from politicians today. It really does make some of our modern arguments seem petty when you realize it's nothing especially new.
A fine book overall.
Outstanding Title
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Fantastic story!!
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Interesting but titled to Jefferson
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Enjoyable, learned a lot of history!
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Much of what we take for granted in America's governance was not solidified before Jefferson's Presidency and this story speaks to that in a way that informed and moved me. The epilog had me in tears.
Highly recommended.
informative and moving
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Outstanding work of interpretive history
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