A Political Thriller from the view of John Quincy Adams with Author Michael B Zucker

Nov 27 2023 • 35 mins

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In this episode of 'Talk With History', hosts Scott and Jenn engage in a captivating conversation with author Michael B Zucker about his book, 'The Middle Generation: A Novel of John Quincy Adams and the Monroe Doctrine'. Zucker shares his research experience, his decision to write the book in the first person, and details about Adams' intriguing character arc. Scott and Jenn learn about the global politics that Adams was involved with and discover his political nemesis from Austria...a man who helped bring down Napoleon himself. This episode offers valuable insights for history buffs and talks about the perfect balance between informed research and a political thriller that 'The Middle Generation' presents.

The Middle Generation: A Novel of John Quincy Adams and the Monroe Doctrine

Michael on X ( @MichaelZucker1 )

00:00 Introduction

00:00 The Perfect Person for the Job: John Quincy Adams

01:10 Welcome to Talk With History

01:33 Interview with Michael B Zucker: The Author's Journey

02:25 The Middle Generation: John Quincy Adams

02:48 The Eisenhower Chronicles: A Learning Experience

03:33 John Quincy Adams: The Master of Foreign Policy

04:03 The Middle Generation: An Overlooked Era

04:45 The Era of Good Feelings: A Time of Crises

06:24 The Monroe Administration: Navigating the Initial Crisis