02777cam a22003493u 4500 45205 UtSlPG 20260610134034.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05009998 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Adams, John, 1735-1826 Novanglus, and Massachusettensis : or, Political Essays, Published in the Years 1774 and 1775, on the Principal Points of Controversy, between Great Britain and Her Colonies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-03-25 Produced by Gary Rees, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Novanglus, and Massachusettensis" by John Adams and Daniel Leonard is a historical account written in the early 19th century that compiles political essays originally published in the years leading up to the American Revolution, specifically in 1774 and 1775. The text features the compelling arguments made by Adams under the pseudonym "Novanglus" in response to the counterarguments presented by Leonard as "Massachusettensis." The essays delve into the critical disputes between Great Britain and the American colonies, particularly focusing on the colonies' rights against British taxation and governance. The opening of this work sets the stage for a thoughtful reflection on the political climate of pre-Revolutionary America. John Adams expresses the urgent need for citizens to understand the historical context of the colonial struggle, highlighting the importance of the essays which illuminate various points of controversy, including the perceived injustices of British rule. The preface provides insight into both the author's motivations and the socio-political environment of the time, emphasizing the historical significance of the debates as they play a crucial role in shaping the principles of civil liberty that would foster independence and inform future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 Leonard, Daniel, 1740-1829 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45205 86044 86044