In 2001, David McCullough released what is probably the best biography ever written on our second President and one of our most under-rated Founding Fathers. If you haven't read McCullough's John Adams, you should rectify that this Independence Day week.
For my review of John Adams, check out my article over at Medium.
The American Revolution and Founding Era blog provides information and commentary on early American history, particularly from the American Revolution through the War of 1812.