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Product: James Madison: A Life Reconsidered
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A major new biography of the fourth president of the United States by New York Times bestselling author Lynne Cheney

Lin-Manuel Miranda's play "Hamilton" has reignited interest in the founding fathers; it features James Madison among its vibrant cast of characters. This majestic new biography of James Madison explores the astonishing story of a man of vaunted modesty who audaciously changed the world. Among the Founding Fathers, Madison was a true genius of the early republic.

Outwardly reserved, Madison was the intellectual driving force behind the Constitution and crucial to its ratification. His visionary political philosophy and rationale for the union of states—so eloquently presented in The Federalist papers—helped shape the country Americans live in today.

Along with Thomas Jefferson, Madison would found the first political party in the country’s history—the Democratic Republicans. As Jefferson’s secretary of state, he managed the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States. As president, Madison led the country in its first war under the Constitution, the War of 1812. Without precedent to guide him, he would demonstrate that a republic could defend its honor and independence—and remain a republic still.

Product: James Monroe: A Captivating Guide to the Founding Father Who Served as the Fifth President of the United States (Captivating History)
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Explore the Captivating Life of James Mornoe

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From plantation owner to diplomat to U.S. President, James Monroe was known for his tenacity in pursuing what he thought was right, while also being honored for his fair policies, such as the Monroe Doctrine and policies to develop the country’s infrastructure. These traits were recognized in 1816, when the West African country of Liberia, changed its name to Monrovia, in honor of James Monroe. It serves as the only international capital named after a U.S. President, and only one of two capitals in the world named after a U.S. President—the other being Washington, D.C.

This captivating history book covers topics such as:

His Early Years
The Revolutionary War
Early Political Career and Family Life
Ambassador to France
James Monroe: Slave Owner
The Governorship & Return to France
The War of 1812
The Fifth President
First Presidential Tour
Second Presidential Tour
The Era of Good Feelings Challenged
Reelection and Building the Country
Post Presidency
And much more!

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