James Madison and the Creation of the American Republic
- ISBN-10
- 067339994X
- ISBN-13
- 9780673399946
- Pages
- 201
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Scott, Foresman/Little, Brown Higher Education
- Author
- Jack N. Rakove
Description
As the "father of the Constitution," James Madison's accomplishments are inseparable from the nation he helped create. From his early days in the state legislature of colonial Virginia to his two terms as president, Madison worked tirelessly alongside - and sometimes in opposition to - his political contemporaries to secure the future of a fledging United States. In this biography, author Jack N. Rakove examines both the life and legacy of this Founding Father, showing how the ideological foundation he helped build still supports our nation today.
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