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- James Madison: A Life Reconsidered by Lynne Cheney. James Madison was a true genius of the early republic, the leader who did more than any other to create the nation we know today.
- James Madison and the Making of America by Kevin R. C. Gutzman. Instead of an idealized portrait of Madison, Gutzman treats readers to the flesh-and-blood story of a man who often performed his founding deeds in spite of himself: Madison’s fame rests on his participation in the writing of The Federalist Papers and his role in drafting the Bill of Rights and Constitution.
- The Last of the Fathers by Drew R. McCoy. James Madison survived longer than any other member of the most remarkable generation of political leaders in American history.
- Becoming Madison by Michael Signer. This gem among books on James Madison takes a fresh look at the life of our fourth president before he turned thirty-six, the years in which he did his most enduring work: battling with Patrick Henry – the most charismatic politician in revolutionary America, whose political philosophy and ruthless tactics eerily foreshadowed those of today’s Tea Party – over religious freedom; becoming the intellectual godfather of the Constitution; and providing a crucial role at Virginia’s convention to ratify the Constitution in 1788, when the nation’s future hung in the balance.
Jun 12, 2013 · Best Biography of Madison: “James Madison: A Biography” by Ralph Ketcham. Best “Companion” Bio(s) of Madison: “James Madison” by Richard Brookhiser *OR* “James Madison: America’s First Politician” by Jay Cost
Sep 29, 2016 · James Madison: The Founding Father by Robert Allen Rutland. Lists It Appears On: Library of Congress; Available for the first time in paperback, James Madison: The Founding Father is a lively portrait of the man who essentially fathered our constitutional guarantees of civil and religious liberty.
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Written by: Ralph Louis Ketcham Published: 1971 Pages: 753 Most people know James Madison as the father of the Constitution and one of the key players in the United States' early years. But what many don't know is that Madison was also an accomplished diplomat and philosopher who had a profound impact on America's history. In James Madison: A Biogr...
Written by: Richard Brookhiser Published: 2011 Pages: 287 There is no figure quite like James Madison in American history. The "Father of the Constitution" and fourth president, Madison, was a driving force behind creating the United States and its government. But he was also a brilliant thinker who left his mark on political theory long after his ...
Written by: Andrew Burstein, Nancy Isenberg Published: 2010 Pages: 809 Few figures loom as prominent in the American political landscape as James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. The two men were key players in the development of our young country and left an indelible mark on American history. In Madison and Jefferson, author Andrew Burstein takes a ...
Written by: Lynne Cheney Published: 2014 Pages: 576 It has been said that James Madison is one of the most underappreciated U.S. Presidents in history. Lynne Cheney, the wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney, seeks to change that with her book on Madison's life and legacy. In James Madison: A Life Reconsidered, Cheney brings new insight to Amer...
Written by: Jane Hampton Cook Published: 2016 Pages: 352 In August of 1814, the British invaded Washington D.C. and set fire to the White House. This event was a devastating blow to the presidency and the United States. President James Madison and his wife Dolley were forced to flee their home in the middle of the night, and they barely escaped wit...
Written by: Noah Feldman Published: 2017 Pages: 816 Noah Feldman's new book, The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, President, is a fresh and insightful look at the life of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers. Drawing on Madison's correspondence and public papers, Feldman paints a nuanced portrait of Madison that goes be...
Written by: Thomas Fleming Published: 2009 Pages: 480 It's no secret that our Founding Fathers were incredibly talented and accomplished individuals. But what many people don't know is that they were also complex human beings with rich, intimate lives. In his book, The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers, Thomas Fleming provides a fascinating lo...
May 5, 2015 · A major new biography of the fourth U.S. president, from New York Times–bestselling author Lynne Cheney. James Madison was a true genius of the early republic, the leader who did more than any other to create the nation we know today. This majestic new biography tells his story.
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Mar 19, 2016 · 98 books based on 2 votes: The Constitution of the United States with the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation by Founding Fathe...
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Oct 18, 2017 · Jackson is one of the most significant presidents to hold the office, a man who utterly transformed the role of the chief executive and set history in motion. Meacham’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography is far and away the best book about Jackson’s life ever written.
