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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.

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