In fact, many turned to Toryism because they believed that the aim of government was "to place man out of the reach of his own power." Adams strongly disagreed as he believed that the purpose of government was to secure for the citizenry "the greatest quantity of happiness" for the greatest number of people. His strong conviction was that this 'general happiness' could be achieved if the citizenry not only made the laws, but if "an Empire of Laws and not of men" came into being. Furthermore, Adams believed that the American Revolution would enhance individual opportunity. His aim was to destroy the system of elite privileges which existed in both monarchical and aristocratic societies; this wish was based on his belief that power should never be an inherited right because the first objective of the governing elite would be to serve themselves.
Adams contended that private virtue was crucial…...

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Sources:

Miroff, Bruce. "John Adams: Merit, Fame, and Political Leadership," the Journal of Politics, Vol. 48, No. 1 (Feb., 1986): pp. 116-132

Ferling, John. Setting the World Ablaze: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and the American Revolution. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.

Morse, Anson, "The Politics of John Adams," the American Historical Review Vol. 4, No. 2,

Morse, Jr., John T. John Adams. Read Books, 2007.

John Adams & Philip Glass: Defining modern music
The 20th century has certainly seen two of the most genius composers of modern classical music: John Adams and Philip Glass. Both composers are innovators and have gone where other composers never would've gone first. Their music is unique, sometime simple but sometime overwhelming, providing the listener with new sounds and new rhythms that only a highly intelligent musical mind could have brought together on a piece. The following will shed the light on the life and work of American composers John Adams and Philip Glass, all the while providing insight on certain pieces of music that have marked their careers.

John Adams

Originally from Massachusetts, John Adams is born on February 15th, 1947. His first instrument was the clarinet -- he was taught to play by his father and later on studied the instrument with Felix Viscuglia, from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His love…...

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Einstein on the Beach: Glass: Einstein on the Beach (1993 Recording)

Hallelujah Junction: Hallelujah Junction: A Nonesuch Retrospective (2008 Recording)

Metamorphosis: Philip Glass: Solo Piano (1989 Recording)

Tromba Lontana: John Adams: Tromba Lontana; Violin Concerto; The Wound-Dresser (2002 Recording)

intended to present to his readership a dual biography of Jefferson and Adams. However, because he felt most Americans knew nothing of Adams, he decided to focus more on just Adams instead. Essentially the book is the life of Adams through the lens of Adams. He also made sure to include the plethora of correspondence among John Adam and Abigail Adams, his wife. He also includes correspondence between Adams and Jefferson. The correspondences are what really make the book noteworthy among those the praise the book. It's a narrative style, heavily documented biography of Adams.
Background of the book

The timeline centers on the life of John Adams, which is from 1735-1826 and in and around the greater Boston area. He attended Harvard and experienced the period of the American Revolution. The biography continues with the post-war period and the tough adjustment the colonies experienced. From then onward, Adams was sent…...

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Works Cited

McCullough, D. (2008). John Adams. New York: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks.

Essay Topic Examples
1. The Election of 1824 and the Contested Ascension of John Quincy Adams:
    An exploration into the contentious election of 1824, examining how the "corrupt bargain" allegation shaped John Quincy Adams's presidency, his policy agenda, and his relationships with Congress and political rivals.

2. John Quincy Adams's Foreign olicy Achievements:
    An analysis of John Quincy Adams's contributions to U.S. foreign policy, focusing on his principles of diplomacy, major treaties negotiated, and his vision for American's role on the world stage.

3. The 'National Republican' Agenda: John Quincy Adams's Domestic olicies:
    Investigating the domestic policies of John Quincy Adams's administration, particularly his ambitious plans for internal improvements, economic modernization, and the expansion of federal powers.

4. The Missouri Compromise and Adams's Stance on Slavery:
    An inquiry into John Quincy Adams's position on slavery during his presidency, including the impact of the Missouri Compromise and his later role as an antislavery advocate in Congress.

5. The Legacy of…...

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Primary Sources

Adams, John Quincy. \"Diaries of John Quincy Adams.\" Harvard University Press, 1981.

Adams, John Quincy. \"Memoirs of John Quincy Adams: Comprising Portions of His Diary from 1795 to 1848.\" Edited by Charles Francis Adams, Vol. VI, Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1874.

Monroe, James. \"The Papers of James Monroe: Selected Correspondence and Papers.\" Edited by Daniel Preston, Vol. 6, Greenwood Press, 2003.

Congress, United States. \"Journal of the Senate of the United States of America, 1789-1873.\" A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875, 1825-1829.

United States Supreme Court. \"Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States, February Term, 1824.\" Washington D.C.: Way & Gideon, 1824.

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of John Quincy Adams' Foreign olicy:
     Explore the diplomatic achievements and setbacks of John Quincy Adams' presidency, focusing on his approach to foreign policy, especially the formulation of the Monroe Doctrine, and his views on European interference in the Western Hemisphere.

2. The Domestic Challenges of John Quincy Adams' Administration:
     Analyze the internal issues that Adams faced, such as the political strife spawned from the controversial election of 1824, his battles with Congress, and how his political ideals affected his relationship with both legislators and the public.

3. John Quincy Adams: A Visionary in Infrastructure and Economic Development:
     Evaluate the long-term implications of Adams' ambitious plans for infrastructural improvements and economic expansion, including the promotion of the American System and federal support for roads, canals, and educational institutions.

4. The Moral Compass of John Quincy Adams' residency:
     Delve into the ethical and moral beliefs of John Quincy Adams,…...

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Primary Sources

Adams, John Quincy. Diary of John Quincy Adams: Volumes 1 and 2, November 1779 – March 1801. Edited by David Grayson Allen, et al., Harvard University Press, 1981.

Adams, John Quincy. Speeches of John Quincy Adams in the Congress of the United States. Gales and Seaton, 1835.

Adams, John Quincy. Messages of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress. Gales & Seaton, 1825-1829.

John Quincy Adams: Memoirs Comprising Portions of His Diary from 1795 to 1848. Edited by Charles Francis Adams, J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1874-1877.

Papers of John Quincy Adams. Microfilm Edition, Edited by Robert J. Taylor, et al., Harvard University Press, 1965.

Essay Topic Examples
1. The Election of 1824:
     Explore the controversial election of 1824, where John Quincy Adams was elected resident by the House of Representatives after no candidate won a majority of electoral votes, focusing on the "corrupt bargain" allegations.

2. Foreign olicy Under Adams:
     Analyze John Quincy Adams' foreign policy initiatives, including his role in the Monroe Doctrine and his efforts to expand U.S. influence in Latin America.

3. Domestic olicies and Reforms:
     Discuss Adams' domestic agenda, his push for infrastructure improvements, and his vision for a national university and an astronomical observatory.

4. The Tariff of Abominations:
     Examine the impact of the Tariff of 1828, known as the Tariff of Abominations, on Adams' presidency and its role in increasing sectional tensions.

5. Adams' Relationship with Congress:
     Investigate how Adams' strained relationship with Congress affected his ability to…...

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Primary Sources

Primary Sources

Adams, John Quincy. Memoirs of John Quincy Adams, Comprising Portions of His Diary from 1795 to 1848. Edited by Charles Francis Adams, J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1874.

Bemis, Samuel Flagg. John Quincy Adams and the Foundations of American Foreign Policy. Alfred A. Knopf, 1949.

Nagel, Paul C. John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, A Private Life. Harvard University Press, 1997.

Remini, Robert V. John Quincy Adams. Times Books, 2002.

Hecht, Marie B. John Quincy Adams: A Personal History of an Independent Man. Macmillan, 1972.

This was the break that got Barry in movie music, and clearly this was a perfect genre for the talented musician and songwriter.
Barry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1998 and another honor he received was to be named "Officer of the Order of the British Empire" in 1999 (Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television, 2011).

If anyone wants proof of the genius of John Barry, all one needs to do is "…close your eyes and think of the film 'Born Free'. The first thing that comes back to you is the music," according to Don Black, who was Barry's lyricist "…for many of the past 50 years" (Mail Online). "He was passionate about his work" and he "had a way of connecting emotionally with a story," Black explained.

In 2000, Barry told the New York Times, "I like to score the inner feelings of a character -- get…...

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Works Cited / Bibliography

Billboard "Brit Film Composer John Barry Collecting Honors." Retrieved April 22, 2013, from  http://www.billboard.com .

Biography in Context. "Barry's sexy theme gave 007 swing: composer's dangerous, dark vibe still guides the latest Bond scores." Retrieved April 22, 2013, from www.galegroup.com.

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Black, Don. "Bond viveur: 007 composer John Barry's huge appetite for love, lunches and glorious music." Mail Online. Retrieved April 22, 2013, from  http://www.dailymail.co.uk .

John La Farge is often referred to as one of the most "innovative and versatile American artists of the nineteenth century" and "the most versatile American artist of his time," a true Renaissance spirit that was not afraid to experiment in different areas of paintings and with different techniques. One look at works such as "The Great Statue of Amida uddha at Kamakura, Known as the Daibutsu, from the Priest's Garden," painted during his trip to Japan, will gives us the impression of a personality that transcended boundaries, approached new cultures and civilizations and remained an icon for art in the 19th century.
orn in New York City, in 1835, John La Farge studied with William Morris Hunter at the beginning of his career as a painter. In 1856, he benefited from a trip to France, where he familiarized himself with the most notable artists in art history. Visiting the Louvre,…...

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Bibliography

1. John La Farge. On the Internet at  http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/lafarge/Html/Index.htm 

2. JOHN LA FARGE. On the Internet at http://www.butlerart.com/pc_book/pages/john_la_farge_1835.htm

3. Biography-John La Farge. On the Internet at  http://www.crgalleries.com/lafarge.html 

4. Akiko Mabuchi. Japanese Art and Japonisme Part I: Early English Writings. Ganesha Publishing, 1999

These conditions were evident in a letter to his wife, where inthrop described wintertime as "weather being cold and the waters perilous," and the difficulty of finding logs to burn for warmth.
The Puritan colonies survived, due in large part to inthrop's efforts at both instilling this culture of discipline, and in addressing any growing factionalism within the ranks. Such actions have indeed been a double-edged sword, for they planted the seeds for suffering, they also ensured that the colony endured and later, flourished. In this way, inthrop played a largely forgotten role in the founding of this country.

orks Cited

Bremer, Francis J. 2003. John inthrop: America's Forgotten Founding Father. New York: Oxford University Press.

Morgan, Edmund S. 1958. The Puritan Dilemma: The Story of John inthrop. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

inthrop, John. 1630, "A Model for Christian Charity." Hanover Historical Text Project. Available online at http://history.hanover.edu/texts/winthmod.html

inthrop, Robert C. 1869. Life…...

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Works Cited

Bremer, Francis J. 2003. John Winthrop: America's Forgotten Founding Father. New York: Oxford University Press.

Morgan, Edmund S. 1958. The Puritan Dilemma: The Story of John Winthrop. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Winthrop, John. 1630, "A Model for Christian Charity." Hanover Historical Text Project. Available online at  http://history.hanover.edu/texts/winthmod.html 

Winthrop, Robert C. 1869. Life and letters of John Winthrop: governor of the Massachusetts-Bay Company at their emigration to New England, 1630. Boston. Available as an electronic resource via the American Law Biography Database

S. Constitution as offering much protection but instead view it as being the responsibility of the states to provide protection for private property owners. In the event that the courts "...continue to abdicate their role as the protector of individuals rights, then big government and powerful corporations will continue to run roughshod over the property interest of small landowners." (Liles, 2006, p.372)
Liles holds that the legislature being allowed a leeway that is so constitutionally broad in defining the protections afforded to private property effectively "...defies the necessary checks and balances implicit in our system of government." (p.372) Part of the problem appears to be that the definition applied to 'public use' has become quite lenient over the years and while it in the beginning meant that "the public must own property" it now has been construed to mean that "private parties can own the land so long as the land…...

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Restoring Our Heritage of Property Rights (2006) Mackenzie Center for Public Policy. Online available at:  http://www.mackinac.org/archives/2006/heritage.pdf 

Hansen, David (2007) Kelo v. New London: Economics and Ethics. 2007. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte North Carolina. Online available at:  http://econ.duke.edu/dje/2007_Symp/Hansen.pdf 

Liles, Brett D. (2007) Reconsidering Poletown: In the Wake of Kelo, States Should Move to Restore Private Property Rights. Arizona Law Review. Vol. 48:369. Online available at:  https://www.law.arizona.edu/Journals/ALR/ALR2006/vol482/Liles.pdf 

Kelo, et. Al v. City of New London, Connecticut, et al. In the Supreme Court of the United States. No. 04-108. Washington DC 22 Feb 2005. Online available at:  http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/04-108.pdf

With this example, it is not surprising that John Locke is considered an instrument for the right political cause. Aside from the essays that he had written, Locke also has philosophies in the different subjects of life. This includes the role of families in the liberal society, theories on properties and money, ethics and beliefs, and many others.

Locke's contribution to his generation and the modern society focused on the role of the government and the people to each other. Despite of the changing course of politics in the seventeenth century, Locke was able to also shift his intellect effectively. The various political situations that happened in his time had been useful to the future generation because from his works, the contemporary times has gained basis and reference for the ideologies they fight for which are related to Locke's philosophies and writings. As Tim Harris indicated, in his article John Locke:…...

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Bibliography

Goldie, M. 2004. John Locke Icon of Liberty.

History Today, vol 54 issue 10, pp 31-36.

Jhunjhunwala, B. 2004. Role of Intellectuals in Governance.

Adams Business Media, Vol 36 Issue 6-7, pp 787-795.

The events led to a situation in which the power was distributed between the people and the governmental structures in the meaning that the federal decisions were continually subjected to pressures. The government gradually lost its powers and the direct result was that of increasing levels of uncertainty within the societies. Uncertainty as such came to be a constant of the general life as well as the specific life of the economical and political fields. And this new element -- or at least newly identified element -- could not be neglected. In Keynes's words, uncertainty is recognized as the "inescapable companion to the human condition" (Keynes, 2006).
Aside the realization of uncertainty, Keynes's interest in the element has also opened the doors to the identification of the means in which to best address uncertainty in such a manner that it is managed and it generates a limited negative impact upon…...

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References:

Atkinson, G., Oleson, JR., T., 1999, Commons and Keynes: their assault on laissez faire, Journal of Economic Issues, Vol. 32, No. 4

Cameron, J., Ndholvu, T.P., 1999, Keynes and the distribution of uncertainty: lessons from the Lancashire cotton spinning industry and the great general theory, Review of Social Economy, Vol. 57, No. 1

Harcourt, G.C., Riach, P.A., Keynes, J.M., 1997, A "second edition" of The general theory, Vol. 2, Routeldge, ISBN 0415149436

Holt, R.P.F., Pressman, S., 2001, A new guide to post Keynesian economics, Routledge, ISBN 0415229820

Liberal equality is another principle that was propagated by awls and focuses on the removal of artificial obstacles or man made obstacles as opposed to the natural liberty principles. awls here argues for the removal of inequalities which act as disadvantages to some people and this can be achieved trough giving them a just share of the primary goods the society has to offer. This principle neglects the natural endowments natural disadvantages. Another philosopher, onald Dworkin therefore argues that even if these social primary goods are assembled yet the people with natural disabilities are not given some form of insurance, then they would still be disadvantaged (Matthew Clayton, n.d:8).

The concept of democratic equality deals with liberty and equality. It brings into perspective the basic freedoms and rights like those of speech and assembly among the others. It states that each individual should be accorded these in order to ensure the…...

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Robert Cavalier et.al. (2012). John Rawls: A Theory of Justice (1971). Drury College. Retrieved October 10, 2012 from  http://caae.phil.cmu.edu/cavalier/Forum/meta/background/Rawls.html 

Leif Wenar, (2012). John Rawls. Retrieved October 10, 2012 from  http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/rawls/ 

Matthew Clayton, (n.d). Liberal Equality and Ethics. Retrieved October 10, 2012 from  http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/people/clayton/research/liberalequality/liberalequality.pdf

Quotations
1. From the prologue of The Quickening Maze: "He started to think that the sun was shining in a new quarter of the sky. He felt no fear yet: the sun lit wonders in a new zone that held him in steady rapt amazement. He did wonder, though, why the old world had not come to an end, why the horizon was no closer." (The relevance of this quote to the 21st century is that we all stand mesmerized by what the future may bring, but the closer we get to realizing our dreams, the farther away they seem).

2. From The Broken ord: "He could see people posting themselves, third class, into the train windows or dropping carefully onto wide, unfeeling feet" (The relevance of this quote to the 21st century is that the daily grind has beaten many people down into feeling like third class objects).

3. From The…...

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Works Cited

"The Truth About These Strange Times" FictionCritic review. 16 June 2008 Available online from http://fictioncritic.blogspot.com/2008/06/truth-about-these-strange-times.html

Foulds, Adam. The Truth About These Strange Times. London: Orion Publishing Co, 2007

Foulds, Adam, The Broken Word, London: Jonathan Cape, 2008

Foulds, Adam, The Quickening Maze, London: Jonathan Cape, 2009

The manner in which she coped with the travails of traveling overseas in a time far before airplanes underscores the strength of character of this remarkable woman. The trip also marked the first time she had been away from her children for any length of time, solidifying her independence and contributing to her overall psychological development. Furthermore, Akers notes how Abigail was able to analyze, criticize, and incorporate ideas, concepts, trends, styles, and material objects from the Old orld. "Her confidence in herself as a person had been bolstered by the many opportunities to test her mind and values in the intellectual and social capital of Europe," (91). Furthermore, based on her letters, Akers infers that her trip abroad strengthened her already deep affection for America, the new nation she watched being born and growing with the help of her husband. Her travel abroad also indicated to Abigail how…...

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Works Cited

Akers, Charles W. Abigail Adams: An American Woman. Boston: Little, Brown, 1980.