James Madison / Garry Wills. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: The American presidents series | American presidents series (Times Books (Firm))Publication details: New York : Times Books, (c)2002.Edition: first editionDescription: xx, 184 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
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  • unmediated
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  • volume
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • E342.W741.J364 2002
  • E342
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Contents:
Pre-presidential years (1751-1809) -- Before the Constitution -- Constitution -- Three administrations -- Presidency : first term (1809-1813) -- Policy and personnel -- Domestic affairs : the partisans -- Foreign affairs : suckered twice -- Maneuvering into war -- To conquer Canada -- Frigates and a fresh start -- Presidency : second term (1813-1817) -- Peace overtures and professionalism -- Washington and Baltimore -- Maneuvering out of war -- Assessing the Presidency.
Subject: 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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Pre-presidential years (1751-1809) -- Before the Constitution -- Constitution -- Three administrations -- Presidency : first term (1809-1813) -- Policy and personnel -- Domestic affairs : the partisans -- Foreign affairs : suckered twice -- Maneuvering into war -- To conquer Canada -- Frigates and a fresh start -- Presidency : second term (1813-1817) -- Peace overtures and professionalism -- Washington and Baltimore -- Maneuvering out of war -- Assessing the Presidency.

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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