--- product_id: 424295667 title: "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams" price: "£18.12" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/424295667-the-revolutionary-samuel-adams store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams **Price:** £18.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams - **How much does it cost?** £18.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/424295667-the-revolutionary-samuel-adams) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams: 9780316441117: Schiff, Stacy: Books Review: A Spellbinding Portrait of a Visionary Leader of the American Revolution - "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams" by Stacy Schiff is an insightful and dynamic biography that reaffirms the crucial role Samuel Adams played in the American Revolution. Highlighted by Thomas Jefferson's assertion that Adams was the true leader of the movement, Schiff's narrative delves into the life of this passionate revolutionary who combined high ideals with gritty tactics to rally the American colonies against British oppression. Adams amplified significant events like the Boston Massacre and was instrumental in orchestrating the Boston Tea Party, using his skills as a communicator to galvanize a diverse array of supporters. Schiff brings Adams to life as a complex figure, transforming from the privileged son of a well-to-do family into a fierce and charismatic political radical. By capturing his fervent dedication to the cause, she uncovers how he became one of the most wanted men in America, particularly when Paul Revere rode to warn him of impending arrest for treason. "The Revolutionary" is both an arresting and dramatic account of Adams’s journey, enriching our understanding of a pivotal moment in history and the man who helped shape it. With Schiff’s masterful storytelling, this biography offers a long-overdue look at Adams’s legacy and the enduring impact of his relentless pursuit of liberty and justice. Review: A Good Account of Samuel Adams - Stacy Schiff has written a good account of a true revolutionary in Samuel Adams. By her own admission he was someone who was difficult to write a good and comprehensive biography. Adams burned most of his writing and correspondence out of fear for his own life and others during these turbulent times. So much of what he really thought and aspired to is lost. There is much here to learn though I didn't know much about him at all. I have been reading about many of the ones of that era and his name kept coming up so I obtained this book to learn more about him. He really was the founder of the revolution and kept it alive when many were still trying to reconcile with the crown. The only downside to this book is I found the narrative style of Ms. Shiff a little choppy and could be hard to read at times. But that is just me and my preferred writing styles. Still a good book to read if you are interest in early American history and to the events that lead to out independence. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #70,305 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in American Revolution Biographies (Books) #12 in U.S. Revolution & Founding History #22 in Political Leader Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,465) | | Dimensions | 6.4 x 1.7 x 9.7 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0316441112 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0316441117 | | Item Weight | 1.4 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 432 pages | | Publication date | October 25, 2022 | | Publisher | Little, Brown and Company | ## Images ![The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-IUq9RSVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Spellbinding Portrait of a Visionary Leader of the American Revolution *by M***E on September 30, 2024* "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams" by Stacy Schiff is an insightful and dynamic biography that reaffirms the crucial role Samuel Adams played in the American Revolution. Highlighted by Thomas Jefferson's assertion that Adams was the true leader of the movement, Schiff's narrative delves into the life of this passionate revolutionary who combined high ideals with gritty tactics to rally the American colonies against British oppression. Adams amplified significant events like the Boston Massacre and was instrumental in orchestrating the Boston Tea Party, using his skills as a communicator to galvanize a diverse array of supporters. Schiff brings Adams to life as a complex figure, transforming from the privileged son of a well-to-do family into a fierce and charismatic political radical. By capturing his fervent dedication to the cause, she uncovers how he became one of the most wanted men in America, particularly when Paul Revere rode to warn him of impending arrest for treason. "The Revolutionary" is both an arresting and dramatic account of Adams’s journey, enriching our understanding of a pivotal moment in history and the man who helped shape it. With Schiff’s masterful storytelling, this biography offers a long-overdue look at Adams’s legacy and the enduring impact of his relentless pursuit of liberty and justice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Account of Samuel Adams *by K***R on September 12, 2025* Stacy Schiff has written a good account of a true revolutionary in Samuel Adams. By her own admission he was someone who was difficult to write a good and comprehensive biography. Adams burned most of his writing and correspondence out of fear for his own life and others during these turbulent times. So much of what he really thought and aspired to is lost. There is much here to learn though I didn't know much about him at all. I have been reading about many of the ones of that era and his name kept coming up so I obtained this book to learn more about him. He really was the founder of the revolution and kept it alive when many were still trying to reconcile with the crown. The only downside to this book is I found the narrative style of Ms. Shiff a little choppy and could be hard to read at times. But that is just me and my preferred writing styles. Still a good book to read if you are interest in early American history and to the events that lead to out independence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Everyone Who Loves American History *by J***O on April 17, 2026* Fascinating. As I read the book of this great patriot, it seemed I was getting an inside scoop on what really occurred, behind the scenes, in the War for Independence. 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