James Madison /
Wills, Garry, 1934-,
James Madison / [print] Garry Wills. - first edition. - New York : Times Books, (c)2002. - xx, 184 pages ; 22 cm. - The American presidents series . - American presidents series (Times Books (Firm)) .
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.
2002019692
Presidents--United States--Biography.
E342.W741.J364 2002 E342
James Madison / [print] Garry Wills. - first edition. - New York : Times Books, (c)2002. - xx, 184 pages ; 22 cm. - The American presidents series . - American presidents series (Times Books (Firm)) .
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.
2002019692
Presidents--United States--Biography.
E342.W741.J364 2002 E342