James Madison : a life reconsidered / Lynne Cheney.
"This majestic new biography of James Madison explores the astonishing story of a man of vaunted modesty who audaciously changed the world. Among the Founding Fathers, Madison was a true genius of the early republic. Outwardly reserved, Madison was the intellectual driving force behind the Constitution and crucial to its ratification. His visionary political philosophy and rationale for the union of states--so eloquently presented in The Federalist papers--helped shape the country Americans live in today. Along with Thomas Jefferson, Madison would found the first political party in the country's history--the Democratic Republicans. As Jefferson's secretary of state, he managed the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States. As president, Madison led the country in its first war under the Constitution, the War of 1812. Without precedent to guide him, he would demonstrate that a republic could defend its honor and independence--and remain a republic still"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780670025190
- Physical Description: x, 564 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : Viking, 2014.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 517-540) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Chapter 1 Sunlight and Shadows 11 -- Chapter 2 Season of Discontent 35 -- Chapter 3 Great Men 55 -- Chapter 4 A Rope of Sand 75 -- Chapter 5 Love and Other Resources of Happiness 99 -- Chapter 6 Great Work Begins 125 -- Chapter 7 If Men Were Angels 153 -- Chapter 8 Setting the Machine in Motion 181 -- Chapter 9 Earth Belongs to the Living 205 -- Chapter 10 Spirit of Party 227 -- Chapter 11 Dolley 245 -- Chapter 12 Reign of Witches 269 -- Chapter 13 Revolution Of 1800 295 -- Chapter 14 Portraits 321 -- Chapter 15 Mr. President 353 -- Chapter 16 A Friend of True Liberty 379 -- Chapter 17 Trial by Fire 405 -- Chapter 18 Sage of Montpelier 429.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO MADISON (Text) | 36015000678751 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
