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James Madison / Richard Brookhiser.

Summary:

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
Subject:
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Statesmen > United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1789-1815.
United States > Politics and government > 1809-1817.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 12 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 0 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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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 -
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Mocksville B MADISON (Text) 39872001583506 Adult Biography Available -
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South Buncombe/Skyland Library B MADISON (Text) 0020509208995 Adult Biography Available -
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Summary: 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.