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James Madison

Author: Garry Wills
Publisher: New York : Times Books, 2002.
Series: American presidents series (Times Books (Firm))
Edition/Format:   Book : Biography : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
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In this examination of the life of a founding father, renowned historian Wills takes a fresh look at the life of James Madison, from his rise to prominence in the colonies through his role in the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the first Constitutional Congress.
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Genre/Form: Biography
Named Person: James Madison; James Madison
Material Type: Biography
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Garry Wills
ISBN: 0805069054 9780805069051
OCLC Number: 49335842
Description: xx, 184 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents: 1. Pre-presidential years (1751-1809) --
1. Before the Constitution --
2. The Constitution --
3. Three administrations --
2. The Presidency : first term (1809-1813) --
4. Policy and personnel --
5. Domestic affairs : the partisans --
6. Foreign affairs : suckered twice --
7. Maneuvering into war --
8. To conquer Canada --
9. Frigates and a fresh start --
3. The Presidency : second term (1813-1817) --
10. Peace overtures and professionalism --
11. Washington and Baltimore --
12. Maneuvering out of war --
13. Assessing the Presidency.
Series Title: American presidents series (Times Books (Firm))
Responsibility: Garry Wills.
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In this examination of the life of a founding father, renowned historian Wills takes a fresh look at the life of James Madison, from his rise to prominence in the colonies through his role in the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the first Constitutional Congress.

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