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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.
Content descriptions
| 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
A bestselling historian examines the life of a Founding Father. Renowned historian and social commentator Garry 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. Madison oversaw the first foreign war under the constitution, and was forced to adjust some expectations he had formed while drafting that document. Not temperamentally suited to be a wartime President, Madison nonetheless confronted issues such as public morale, internal security, relations with Congress, and the independence of the military. Wills traces Madison's later life during which, like many recent Presidents, he enjoyed greater popularity than while in office.
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