James Madison / Richard Brookhiser.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0465019838
- ISBN: 9780465019830
- Physical Description: xi, 287 pages ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Basic Books, 2011.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-270) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 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.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1090L Lexile
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Available copies
- 12 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 0 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Canton Library | B Madison (Text) | 33115007059627 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | B MADISON (Text) | 22281500055720 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | B MADISON (Text) | 34621704736340 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| King Public Library | B MADISON (Text) | 40599000810476 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| La Grange Public Library | B MADISON (Text) | 39149003434222 | Adult Nonfiction Display | In transit | - |
| Marianna Black Library | B MADISON (Text) | 39493107226062 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mocksville | B MADISON (Text) | 39872001583506 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Mt. Airy Public Library | B MADISON (Text) | 40599000810484 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| South Buncombe/Skyland Library | B MADISON (Text) | 0020509208995 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Spindale Public Library | B Madison Bro (Text) | 30134100307793 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
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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.
