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This book provides a brief biography of the fourth president of the United States and includes a special section about the branches of government, the Electoral College, the qualifications for office, the line of succession, and more.
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• Highly readable, insightful revelation of what the Founding Fathers intended when they drafted the Constitution
• First published in 1936 The 55 men who traveled to Philadelphia on horse and by stagecoach in the spring of 1787 as delegates to a Convention on the Articles of Confederation had been warned by the states that sent them to do nothing more than make a few changes in the flimsy articles.
But when they went back to their homes, after...
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In a time when America is desperately searching for leadership comes this inspiring story of James Madison's coming of age, providing incisive and original insight into the Founding Father who did the most but is known the least. Political theorist Michael Signer takes a fresh look at the life of our fourth president. His focus is on Madison before he turned 36, the years in which he did his most enduring work: battling with Patrick Henry--the most...
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Revered today for articulating America's founding principles, the first ten amendments-the Bill of Rights-were in fact a political stratagem executed by James Madison to preserve the Constitution, the federal government, and the latter's authority over the states. In 1789, the young nation faced a great ideological divide around a question still unanswered today: Should broad power and authority reside in the federal government, or should it reside...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"How much do you know about James Madison? Find out the facts you need to know about the fourth president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American."--
9) Treason
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American story 1800-1860 volume 4
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This is a story of ambitions and dreams shattered. It is a tale of intrigue and greed, surrounding the powerful figures in history, who are unable to see the consequences of their visions. It is the story of a young democracy.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
11) Eagle's cry
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American story 1800-1860 volume 3
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After the death of George Washington, a fledgling America is thrown into turmoil by the growth of a two-party political system, the machinations of an ambitious Aaron Burr, and a growing French presence to the West.
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James Madison is remembered primarily as a systematic political theorist, but this bookish and unassuming man was also a practical politician who strove for balance in an age of revolution. In this biography, Jeff Broadwater focuses on Madison's role in the battle for religious freedom in Virginia, his contributions to the adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, his place in the evolution of the party system, his relationship with Dolley...
14) James Madison
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Discusses the life and times of James Madison, his career as statesman, diplomat, and President, with emphasis on his role as framer of the Constitution.
15) James Madison
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
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Recounts the story of America's fourth president, known as the Father of the Constitution, describing his early life in Virginia and his many years of service in public office.
16) James Madison
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[2002]
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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.
Historian and social commentator Garry 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...
17) James Madison
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[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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A simple biography of the fourth president of the United States, from his childhood and education in Virginia to his marriage to widow Dolley Payne Todd and his role in the War of 1812.
18) James Madison
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c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Examines the life and accomplishments of James Madison, a statesman and former secretary of state who served as the fourth president of the United States, and includes a glossary, chronology, and references.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Follows the life of James Madison from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the fourth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Madison, and other reference materials.
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This engaging and sympathetic biography provides a revealing portrait of a prolific human being -- the man Thomas Jefferson called "the greatest man in the world." Throughout this remarkable book we see Madison the legislator, writer, Secretary of State, President, elder statesman and, perhaps most importantly, as a man who believed most implicitly in the mutual dependence of democracy and individual freedom. Madison was guided by this philosophy....