Richard Brookhiser
James Madison
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465063802
- author:
- Richard Brookhiser
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- United States History - 18th Century - American Revolution, United States History - 19th Century - General & Miscellaneous, Executive Branch, U.S. - Political Biography, United States History - 18th Century - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
James Madison: A Life of Liberty and Leadership
This biography presents a vivid portrait of James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution", who played a pivotal role in shaping America's history. Through his collaboration on the Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights, as well as his leadership during the War of 1812, Madison helped to establish the foundations of the United States.
Richard Brookhiser's penetrating biography offers a nuanced understanding of this accomplished yet humble statesman, who nourished Americans' fledgling liberty and vigorously defended the laws that have preserved it to this day.
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