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Product Identifiers
PublisherBasic Books
ISBN-100465019838
ISBN-139780465019830
eBay Product ID (ePID)103085208
Product Key Features
Book TitleJames Madison
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / 19th Century, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year2011
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorRichard Brookhiser
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight18 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-467028
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsJoseph J. Ellis, author of First Family: Abigail and John Adams "Brookhiser brings his succinct style to bear on the only founder more elusive than Jefferson. The result is a distinctive portrait of Madison as America's original man for all seasons." Akhil Reed Amar, author of America 's Constitution: A Biography "Exactly what one would expect from Rick Brookhiser: another witty, wise, and elegant account of another American icon. The most vivid portrait of Madison to date, with a keen eye for the Virginian's achievements as a politico and a frank assessment of the slavery question-a topic on which previous Madison biographers have disappointed almost as much as did Madison himself." Karl Rove "Richard Brookhiser has written a lively, deeply informed, and penetrating look at the small man who played such a big role in America's founding. Father of the Constitution, prime mover behind approval of the Bill of Rights, trusted advisor and confidant to the young nation's first president, and its fourth chief executive himself, James Madison is also our country's first practical politician. He founded not just the first American political party, but also the American system of party politics itself. For James Madison had come-after long study and extended practical experience-to believe deeply in majority rule, public opinion, and a government of, by and for the people." Kirkus Reviews "Though he came of age under the influence and tutelage of luminaries like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Brookhiser's portrayal of Madison grounds him in the backbiting, often inglorious machinations of his contemporary political system; this approach is both significant and refreshing in presenting Madison as a flawed man, rather than a godlike 'founding father.'… A useful introduction to a man who is often out shone by his presidential predecessors but who nevertheless was instrumental in creating our modern political system." Publishers Weekly "An astute, witty biography…. [Brookhiser's] concise account deserves high marks." Library Journal "Having previously examined the 'Holy Trinity' of the Federalist Party (Washington, Hamilton, and Adams), Brookhiser turns his relaxed and accessible writing style to the oracle of American constitutionalism and 'father of modern politics.'… He has produced an exceptional synopsis of the essential founder's political life…. Brookhiser gives fans of the Revolutionary generation and those interested in the origins of American politics an engaging and succinct narrative." National Review online "If you want to read an engaging account of the life of the Father of the Constitution, this is the book for you… The prose is clear and reader-friendly." Booklist "An opportune and cogent estimation of the life and times of the physically small but politically sizable Madison…A worthy addition for early-republic American history collections.", Joseph J. Ellis, author of First Family: Abigail and John Adams Brookhiser brings his succinct style to bear on the only founder more elusive than Jefferson. The result is a distinctive portrait of Madison as America's original man for all seasons. Akhil Reed Amar, author of America s Constitution: A Biography Exactly what one would expect from Rick Brookhiser: another witty, wise, and elegant account of another American icon. The most vivid portrait of Madison to date, with a keen eye for the Virginian's achievements as a politico and a frank assessment of the slavery question-a topic on which previous Madison biographers have disappointed almost as much as did Madison himself. Karl Rove Richard Brookhiser has written a lively, deeply informed, and penetrating look at the small man who played such a big role in Americas founding. Father of the Constitution, prime mover behind approval of the Bill of Rights, trusted advisor and confidant to the young nations first president, and its fourth chief executive himself, James Madison is also our countrys first practical politician. He founded not just the first American political party, but also the American system of party politics itself. For James Madison had come-after long study and extended practical experience-to believe deeply in majority rule, public opinion, and a government of, by and for the people. Kirkus Reviews Though he came of age under the influence and tutelage of luminaries like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Brookhisers portrayal of Madison grounds him in the backbiting, often inglorious machinations of his contemporary political system; this approach is both significant and refreshing in presenting Madison as a flawed man, rather than a godlike founding father.& A useful introduction to a man who is often out shone by his presidential predecessors but who nevertheless was instrumental in creating our modern political system. Publishers Weekly An astute, witty biography&. [Brookhisers] concise account deserves high marks. Library Journal Having previously examined the Holy Trinity of the Federalist Party (Washington, Hamilton, and Adams), Brookhiser turns his relaxed and accessible writing style to the oracle of American constitutionalism and father of modern politics.& He has produced an exceptional synopsis of the essential founders political life&. Brookhiser gives fans of the Revolutionary generation and those interested in the origins of American politics an engaging and succinct narrative. , Joseph J. Ellis, author of First Family: Abigail and John Adams "Brookhiser brings his succinct style to bear on the only founder more elusive than Jefferson. The result is a distinctive portrait of Madison as America's original man for all seasons." Akhil Reed Amar, author of America 's Constitution: A Biography "Exactly what one would expect from Rick Brookhiser: another witty, wise, and elegant account of another American icon. The most vivid portrait of Madison to date, with a keen eye for the Virginian's achievements as a politico and a frank assessment of the slavery question-a topic on which previous Madison biographers have disappointed almost as much as did Madison himself." Karl Rove "Richard Brookhiser has written a lively, deeply informed, and penetrating look at the small man who played such a big role in America's founding. Father of the Constitution, prime mover behind approval of the Bill of Rights, trusted advisor and confidant to the young nation's first president, and its fourth chief executive himself, James Madison is also our country's first practical politician. He founded not just the first American political party, but also the American system of party politics itself. For James Madison had come-after long study and extended practical experience-to believe deeply in majority rule, public opinion, and a government of, by and for the people." Kirkus Reviews "Though he came of age under the influence and tutelage of luminaries like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Brookhiser's portrayal of Madison grounds him in the backbiting, often inglorious machinations of his contemporary political system; this approach is both significant and refreshing in presenting Madison as a flawed man, rather than a godlike 'founding father.'& A useful introduction to a man who is often out shone by his presidential predecessors but who nevertheless was instrumental in creating our modern political system." Publishers Weekly "An astute, witty biography&. [Brookhiser's] concise account deserves high marks." Library Journal "Having previously examined the 'Holy Trinity' of the Federalist Party (Washington, Hamilton, and Adams), Brookhiser turns his relaxed and accessible writing style to the oracle of American constitutionalism and 'father of modern politics.'& He has produced an exceptional synopsis of the essential founder's political life&. Brookhiser gives fans of the Revolutionary generation and those interested in the origins of American politics an engaging and succinct narrative." , Joseph J. Ellis, author of First Family: Abigail and John Adams "Brookhiser brings his succinct style to bear on the only founder more elusive than Jefferson. The result is a distinctive portrait of Madison as America's original man for all seasons."
Grade FromCollege Freshman
Dewey Decimal973.5/1092 B
SynopsisJames Madison led one of the most influential and prolific lives in American history, and his story--although all too often overshadowed by his more celebrated contemporaries--is integral to that of the nation. Madison helped to shape our country as perhaps no other Founder: collaborating on the Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights, resisting government overreach by assembling one of the nation's first political parties (the Republicans, who became today's Democrats), and taking to the battlefield during the War of 1812, becoming the last president to lead troops in combat. In this penetrating biography, eminent historian Richard Brookhiser presents a vivid portrait of the "Father of the Constitution," an accomplished yet humble statesman who nourished Americans' fledgling liberty and vigorously defended the laws that have preserved it to this day., James Madison led one of the most influential and prolific lives in American history, and his story--although all too often overshadowed by his more celebrated contemporaries--is integral to that of the nation. Madison helped to shape our country as perhaps no other Founder: collaborating on the Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights, resisting g
LC Classification NumberE342.B77 2011
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