James Madison
New York, NY : Basic Books, 2011.
Format: Book
Description: xi, 287 pages ; 25 cm
Chronicles the life and career of the fourth American president, including his work constructing the U.S. Constitution, his role in shaping American politics, his influence on partisan journalism, and his leadership during the War of 1812.
Contents:
Youth, revolution -- The Constitution -- The Federalist, The Bill of Rights -- The first political party -- Leading an opposition -- Wilderness years -- In power -- Problems of power -- President -- War leader -- Retirement, death -- Legacy.
Subjects:
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1809-1817.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815.
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1809-1817.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815.
ISBN:
0465019838
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Madison, James | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | In |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-270) and index.