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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A concise and highly readable biography[Hancock's] legacy is very much worth our remembering. -Wall Street Journal "King Hancock is a vastly enjoyable work of popular history that wears its impressive scholarship lightly. It deftly explains the wider forces that unraveled the colonists' close bonds with the mother country The book also features an almost tactile account of what it was like to live in Boston in the eighteenth century." -New Criterion "A terrific book. Barbier's meticulous research sheds light on how one of the wealthiest men of his time made himself into a man of the people-a politician whose genuine capacity for sensing the popular mood commanded fierce loyalty, even as he clashed with both Loyalists and radical Patriots. John Hancock was an important figure, and this biography helps restore him to his proper place." -Robert J. Allison, author of The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction In this spirited account of John Hancock's life, Brooke Barbier depicts a patriot of fascinating contradictions: a child of privilege who became a voice of the common people, uncomfortable with radicalism yet a promoter of revolution. Hancock spoke for and to Americans ambivalent about independence, bringing them along. The man behind the famous signature was one of New England's most prominent politicians, earning a place on Britain's most-wanted list and the derisive nickname King Hancock. Yet he joined the revolution cautiously, and after 1776 his ever-moderating disposition proved a frequent asset. Barbier shows Hancock appealing to southerners and northerners, Federalists and Anti-Federalists. He steadied the fractious Second Continental Congress and parlayed with the great powers of Europe. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock convinced its delegates to back the federal Constitution and calmed the fallout from Shays's Rebellion. An insightful study of leadership in the revolutionary era, King Hancock traces a moment when passion was on the side of compromise and accommodation was the basis of profound social and political change. Today John Hancock is known for his signature, but during the revolutionary era, he was famed for his pragmatic statesmanship. Brooke Barbier explores Hancocks position as a revolutionary who nonetheless understood the value of compromise. By shunning political extremes, Hancock became hugely influential in the infant United States. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A concise and highly readable biography.[Hancock's] legacy is very much worth our remembering. -Wall Street Journal"King Hancock is a vastly enjoyable work of popular history that wears its impressive scholarship lightly. It deftly explains the wider forces that unraveled the colonists' close bonds with the mother country. The book also features an almost tactile account of what it was like to live in Boston in the eighteenth century." -New Criterion"A terrific book. Barbier's meticulous research sheds light on how one of the wealthiest men of his time made himself into a man of the people-a politician whose genuine capacity for sensing the popular mood commanded fierce loyalty, even as he clashed with both Loyalists and radical Patriots. John Hancock was an important figure, and this biography helps restore him to his proper place." -Robert J. Allison, author of The American Revolution: A Very Short IntroductionIn this spirited account of John Hancock's life, Brooke Barbier depicts a patriot of fascinating contradictions: a child of privilege who became a voice of the common people, uncomfortable with radicalism yet a promoter of revolution. Hancock spoke for and to Americans ambivalent about independence, bringing them along.The man behind the famous signature was one of New England's most prominent politicians, earning a place on Britain's most-wanted list and the derisive nickname King Hancock. Yet he joined the revolution cautiously, and after 1776 his ever-moderating disposition proved a frequent asset. Barbier shows Hancock appealing to southerners and northerners, Federalists and Anti-Federalists. He steadied the fractious Second Continental Congress and parlayed with the great powers of Europe. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock convinced its delegates to back the federal Constitution and calmed the fallout from Shays's Rebellion.An insightful study of leadership in the revolutionary era, King Hancock traces a moment when passion was on the side of compromise and accommodation was the basis of profound social and political change.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A concise and highly readable biography[Hancock's] legacy is very much worth our remembering. -Wall Street Journal "King Hancock is a vastly enjoyable work of popular history that wears its impressive scholarship lightly. It deftly explains the wider forces that unraveled the colonists' close bonds with the mother country The book also features an almost tactile account of what it was like to live in Boston in the eighteenth century." -New Criterion "A terrific book. Barbier's meticulous research sheds light on how one of the wealthiest men of his time made himself into a man of the people-a politician whose genuine capacity for sensing the popular mood commanded fierce loyalty, even as he clashed with both Loyalists and radical Patriots. John Hancock was an important figure, and this biography helps restore him to his proper place." -Robert J. Allison, author of The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction In this spirited account of John Hancock's life, Brooke Barbier depicts a patriot of fascinating contradictions: a child of privilege who became a voice of the common people, uncomfortable with radicalism yet a promoter of revolution. Hancock spoke for and to Americans ambivalent about independence, bringing them along. The man behind the famous signature was one of New England's most prominent politicians, earning a place on Britain's most-wanted list and the derisive nickname King Hancock. Yet he joined the revolution cautiously, and after 1776 his ever-moderating disposition proved a frequent asset. Barbier shows Hancock appealing to southerners and northerners, Federalists and Anti-Federalists. He steadied the fractious Second Continental Congress and parlayed with the great powers of Europe. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock convinced its delegates to back the federal Constitution and calmed the fallout from Shays's Rebellion. An insightful study of leadership in the revolutionary era, King Hancock traces a moment when passion was on the side of compromise and accommodation was the basis of profound social and political change. Today John Hancock is known for his signature, but during the revolutionary era, he was famed for his pragmatic statesmanship. Brooke Barbier explores Hancocks position as a revolutionary who nonetheless understood the value of compromise. By shunning political extremes, Hancock became hugely influential in the infant United States. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A concise and highly readable biography[Hancock's] legacy is very much worth our remembering. -Wall Street Journal "King Hancock is a vastly enjoyable work of popular history that wears its impressive scholarship lightly. It deftly explains the wider forces that unraveled the colonists' close bonds with the mother country The book also features an almost tactile account of what it was like to live in Boston in the eighteenth century." -New Criterion "A terrific book. Barbier's meticulous research sheds light on how one of the wealthiest men of his time made himself into a man of the people-a politician whose genuine capacity for sensing the popular mood commanded fierce loyalty, even as he clashed with both Loyalists and radical Patriots. John Hancock was an important figure, and this biography helps restore him to his proper place." -Robert J. Allison, author of The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction In this spirited account of John Hancock's life, Brooke Barbier depicts a patriot of fascinating contradictions: a child of privilege who became a voice of the common people, uncomfortable with radicalism yet a promoter of revolution. Hancock spoke for and to Americans ambivalent about independence, bringing them along. The man behind the famous signature was one of New England's most prominent politicians, earning a place on Britain's most-wanted list and the derisive nickname King Hancock. Yet he joined the revolution cautiously, and after 1776 his ever-moderating disposition proved a frequent asset. Barbier shows Hancock appealing to southerners and northerners, Federalists and Anti-Federalists. He steadied the fractious Second Continental Congress and parlayed with the great powers of Europe. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock convinced its delegates to back the federal Constitution and calmed the fallout from Shays's Rebellion. An insightful study of leadership in the revolutionary era, King Hancock traces a moment when passion was on the side of compromise and accommodation was the basis of profound social and political change. Today John Hancock is known for his signature, but during the revolutionary era, he was famed for his pragmatic statesmanship. Brooke Barbier explores Hancocks position as a revolutionary who nonetheless understood the value of compromise. By shunning political extremes, Hancock became hugely influential in the infant United States. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A concise and highly readable biography.[Hancock's] legacy is very much worth our remembering. -Wall Street Journal'King Hancock is a vastly enjoyable work of popular history that wears its impressive scholarship lightly. It deftly explains the wider forces that unraveled the colonists' close bonds with the mother country. The book also features an almost tactile account of what it was like to live in Boston in the eighteenth century.' -New Criterion'A terrific book. Barbier's meticulous research sheds light on how one of the wealthiest men of his time made himself into a man of the people-a politician whose genuine capacity for sensing the popular mood commanded fierce loyalty, even as he clashed with both Loyalists and radical Patriots. John Hancock was an important figure, and this biography helps restore him to his proper place.' -Robert J. Allison, author of The American Revolution: A Very Short IntroductionIn this spirited account of John Hancock's life, Brooke Barbier depicts a patriot of fascinating contradictions: a child of privilege who became a voice of the common people, uncomfortable with radicalism yet a promoter of revolution. Hancock spoke for and to Americans ambivalent about independence, bringing them along.The man behind the famous signature was one of New England's most prominent politicians, earning a place on Britain's most-wanted list and the derisive nickname King Hancock. Yet he joined the revolution cautiously, and after 1776 his ever-moderating disposition proved a frequent asset. Barbier shows Hancock appealing to southerners and northerners, Federalists and Anti-Federalists. He steadied the fractious Second Continental Congress and parlayed with the great powers of Europe. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock convinced its delegates to back the federal Constitution and calmed the fallout from Shays's Rebellion.An insightful study of leadership in the revolutionary era, King Hancock traces a moment when passion was on the side of compromise and accommodation was the basis of profound social and political change.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A concise and highly readable biography.[Hancock's] legacy is very much worth our remembering. -Wall Street Journal"King Hancock is a vastly enjoyable work of popular history that wears its impressive scholarship lightly. It deftly explains the wider forces that unraveled the colonists' close bonds with the mother country. The book also features an almost tactile account of what it was like to live in Boston in the eighteenth century." -New Criterion"A terrific book. Barbier's meticulous research sheds light on how one of the wealthiest men of his time made himself into a man of the people-a politician whose genuine capacity for sensing the popular mood commanded fierce loyalty, even as he clashed with both Loyalists and radical Patriots. John Hancock was an important figure, and this biography helps restore him to his proper place." -Robert J. Allison, author of The American Revolution: A Very Short IntroductionIn this spirited account of John Hancock's life, Brooke Barbier depicts a patriot of fascinating contradictions: a child of privilege who became a voice of the common people, uncomfortable with radicalism yet a promoter of revolution. Hancock spoke for and to Americans ambivalent about independence, bringing them along.The man behind the famous signature was one of New England's most prominent politicians, earning a place on Britain's most-wanted list and the derisive nickname King Hancock. Yet he joined the revolution cautiously, and after 1776 his ever-moderating disposition proved a frequent asset. Barbier shows Hancock appealing to southerners and northerners, Federalists and Anti-Federalists. He steadied the fractious Second Continental Congress and parlayed with the great powers of Europe. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock convinced its delegates to back the federal Constitution and calmed the fallout from Shays's Rebellion.An insightful study of leadership in the revolutionary era, King Hancock traces a moment when passion was on the side of compromise and accommodation was the basis of profound social and political change.