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James Madison / Garry Wills.
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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- ISBN: 0805069054
- ISBN: 9780805069051
- Physical Description: xx, 184 pages ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Times Books, 2002.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-174) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
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| Subject: | Madison, James, 1751-1836. Presidents > United States > Biography. Presidenten. United States > Politics and government > 1809-1817. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Pulaski County Library-Waynesville | BIO MAD Wil (Text) | 33642000371815 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
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James Madison : The American Presidents Series: the 4th President, 1809-1817
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Table of Contents
James Madison : The American Presidents Series: the 4th President, 1809-1817
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Editor's Note | p. xv | |
| Key to Brief Citations | p. xix | |
| Introduction: The Problem | p. 1 | |
| I. | Pre-presidential Years (1751-1809) | p. 9 |
| 1. | Before the Constitution (1751-1785) | p. 11 |
| 2. | The Constitution (1786-1788) | p. 24 |
| 3. | Three Administrations (1789-1809) | p. 38 |
| II. | The Presidency: First Term (1809-1813) | p. 57 |
| 4. | Policy and Personnel (1809) | p. 59 |
| 5. | Domestic Affairs: The Partisans (1809-1816) | p. 68 |
| 6. | Foreign Affairs: Suckered Twice (1809-1810) | p. 80 |
| 7. | Maneuvering into War (1811-1812) | p. 89 |
| 8. | To Conquer Canada (1812) | p. 97 |
| 9. | Frigates and a Fresh Start (1812) | p. 106 |
| III. | The Presidency: Second Term (1813-1817) | p. 119 |
| 10. | Peace Overtures and Professionalism (1813-1814) | p. 121 |
| 11. | Washington and Baltimore (1814) | p. 132 |
| 12. | Maneuvering Out of War (1814-1815) | p. 142 |
| 13. | Assessing the Presidency (1815-1817) | p. 153 |
| Epilogue: The Legacy | p. 161 | |
| Notes | p. 165 | |
| Milestones | p. 171 | |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 173 | |
| Index | p. 175 |
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