James Madison
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Published By Basic Books
Format Paperback
Category
- Biography & Memoir
- Cultural Icons & Historical Figures
- History
- American
- Nonfiction
- Political Science
Number Of Pages 304
Publication Date 05/28/2013
ISBN 9780465063802
Dimensions 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches
"[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
"Brookhiser is a remarkable biographer--there are no wasted words in this slim volume, but plenty of fascinating insights."—Michael Schaub, NPR
"Concise and highly readable.... [Brookhiser] conveys the man in full."—Wall Street Journal
"Brookhiser's engaging biography gives readers a deeper understanding of who [Madison] was."—Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs
"In this congenial biography, the fourth President does indeed shine.... [Brookhiser's] descriptions...combine sentiment and anecdote in irresistible proportion."—NewYorker