Lynne Cheney
James Madison : A Life Reconsidered
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143127031
- author:
- Lynne Cheney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PENGUIN BOOKS (USA)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 564
- Dimensions:
- 13.9 x 3.1 x 21.4 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, United States
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
James Madison: A Life Reconsidered is a comprehensive biography that re-examines the life and legacy of the fourth U.S. president.
This major new work by Lynne Cheney sheds light on the intellectual driving force behind the Constitution, whose visionary political philosophy was presented in the Federalist Papers. As secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson, Madison played a crucial role in managing the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States. As president, he led the country through its first war under the Constitution, the War of 1812.
Without precedent to guide him, Madison demonstrated that a republic could defend its honor and independence while remaining true to its young constitution. This biography offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal figure in American history, revealing the complexities and nuances of his life and presidency.
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