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James Madison
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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.
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"[Brookhiser's] sprightly narrative will serve as an entertaining introduction for those who are making their first acquaintance with Madison."Richard Beeman, New York Times Book Review
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"Brookhiser is a remarkable biographer--there are no wasted words in this slim volume, but plenty of fascinating insights."Michael Schaub, NPR
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"Concise and highly readable.... [Brookhiser] conveys the man in full."Wall Street Journal
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"Brookhiser's engaging biography gives readers a deeper understanding of who [Madison] was."Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs
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"In this congenial biography, the fourth President does indeed shine.... [Brookhiser's] descriptions...combine sentiment and anecdote in irresistible proportion."NewYorker
- On Sale
- May 28, 2013
- Page Count
- 304 pages
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780465063802
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