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In the building of a house, one man must be supreme. The plan must be the product of one mind; if there are suggestions of other minds as to plan and details, they are accepted or rejected, so that one mind finally arranges all. If the owner of the house chooses to leave the matter to an architect after telling him in general what he wants, the architects one mind perfects plan and details.
We often speak of the building of a state, and compare a state to a grand structure, a house, or temple. But the constitution of a state is never the work of one man. Even if a man is called an absolute ruler, an autocrat, czar, emperor, or tyrant, he really cannot do everything at his own will. Even in Turkey and Persia the sultan and shah find that men can not be moved as if they were chessmen or checkermen. It has been said that Russia is an autocracy, tempered by assassination. Revolt and revolution dog the steps of tyranny.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the life of John Adams, the second president of the United States. As a prominent figure during the American Revolution and a primary contributor to the nation's founding, this biography explores how his upbringing and experiences shaped his career. The author sheds light on Adams' struggle between his passion for the law and his commitment to civic duty. The book also examines his role as a statesman and diplomat, offering insights into the complex international landscape of the time. Through the lens of Adams' life, the author explores themes of patriotism, ambition, and the interplay between personal beliefs and political realities, concluding that Adams' legacy as a founding father is a testament to the transformative power of vision and perseverance in shaping national identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331277651_0
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