James Madison Books

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James Madison: A Life Reconsidered James Madison: A Life Reconsidered (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.99 — 3,379 ratings — published 2014
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Madison and Jefferson Madison and Jefferson (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 4,096 ratings — published 2010
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The First Congress: How James Madison, George Washington, and a Group of Extraordinary Men Invented the Government The First Congress: How James Madison, George Washington, and a Group of Extraordinary Men Invented the Government (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 633 ratings — published 2015
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James Madison James Madison (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.80 — 1,670 ratings — published 2002
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James Madison: A Biography James Madison: A Biography (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 4,413 ratings — published 1971
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The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, President The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, President (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 1,089 ratings — published 2017
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The Federalist Papers The Federalist Papers (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.10 — 41,740 ratings — published 1788
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Madison's Gift: Five Partnerships That Built America Madison's Gift: Five Partnerships That Built America (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 651 ratings — published 2015
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James Madison James Madison (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.75 — 3,480 ratings — published 2011
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James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights (Pivotal Moments in American History) James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights (Pivotal Moments in American History)
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avg rating 3.67 — 383 ratings — published 2006
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James Madison: America's First Politician James Madison: America's First Politician (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.05 — 466 ratings — published 2021
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The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 515 ratings — published 2020
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James Madison: Commander in Chief, 1812-1836 James Madison: Commander in Chief, 1812-1836 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 7 ratings — published 1961
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James Madison: The President, 1809-1812 James Madison: The President, 1809-1812 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 7 ratings — published 1956
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James Madison: Secretary of State: 1800-1809 James Madison: Secretary of State: 1800-1809 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 7 ratings — published 1953
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James Madison: Father of the Constitution: 1787-1800 James Madison: Father of the Constitution: 1787-1800 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.43 — 7 ratings — published 1950
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James Madison: The Virginia Revolutionist, 1751-1780 James Madison: The Virginia Revolutionist, 1751-1780 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 8 ratings — published 1941
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James Madison The Nationalist 1780-1787 James Madison The Nationalist 1780-1787 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.50 — 10 ratings — published 1948
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The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789 The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.14 — 6,660 ratings — published 2015
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The Sacred Fire of Liberty: James Madison and the Founding of the Federal Republic The Sacred Fire of Liberty: James Madison and the Founding of the Federal Republic (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.83 — 46 ratings — published 1995
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Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, The Bill of Rights, and The Election that Saved a Nation Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, The Bill of Rights, and The Election that Saved a Nation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 601 ratings — published 2011
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Mr. and Mrs. Madison's War: America's First Couple and the War of 1812 Mr. and Mrs. Madison's War: America's First Couple and the War of 1812 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.78 — 143 ratings — published 2012
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The Presidency of James Madison The Presidency of James Madison (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 26 ratings — published 1990
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James Madison: The Founding Father (Volume 1) James Madison: The Founding Father (Volume 1)
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avg rating 3.26 — 146 ratings — published 1987
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Jefferson & Madison: Three Conversations from the Founding (The Merrill Jensen Lectures in Constitutional Studies) Jefferson & Madison: Three Conversations from the Founding (The Merrill Jensen Lectures in Constitutional Studies)
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avg rating 3.60 — 5 ratings — published 1995
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Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.05 — 42,650 ratings — published 2012
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America’s First Wartime Election: James Madison, DeWitt Clinton, and the War of 1812 America’s First Wartime Election: James Madison, DeWitt Clinton, and the War of 1812 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.50 — 4 ratings — published 2024
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The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.73 — 184 ratings — published 2022
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Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.83 — 2,427 ratings — published 2008
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Friends Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Friends Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 1,814 ratings — published 2017
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Founding Mothers Founding Mothers (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.64 — 8,897 ratings — published 2004
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The Heir Apparent Presidency The Heir Apparent Presidency (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.33 — 3 ratings — published
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The Last of the Fathers: James Madison and the Republican Legacy The Last of the Fathers: James Madison and the Republican Legacy (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.77 — 69 ratings — published 1989
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A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.74 — 676 ratings — published 2006
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Journal of the Federal Convention: Volumes 1 & 2 (Fully Illustrated) Journal of the Federal Convention: Volumes 1 & 2 (Fully Illustrated)
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avg rating 4.34 — 56 ratings — published 2003
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Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 196,933 ratings — published 2004
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Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 2,462 ratings — published 2019
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American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 28,926 ratings — published 1997
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Liberty's Blueprint: How Madison and Hamilton Wrote the Federalist, Defined the Constitution, and Made Democracy Safe for the World Liberty's Blueprint: How Madison and Hamilton Wrote the Federalist, Defined the Constitution, and Made Democracy Safe for the World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.90 — 125 ratings — published 2008
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When Britain Burned the White House: The 1814 Invasion of Washington When Britain Burned the White House: The 1814 Invasion of Washington (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.94 — 293 ratings — published 2013
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A Picture Book of Dolley and James Madison A Picture Book of Dolley and James Madison (Library Binding)
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avg rating 3.75 — 56 ratings — published 2009
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So You Want to Be President? So You Want to Be President? (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.96 — 8,602 ratings — published 2000
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George Washington George Washington (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.97 — 1,169 ratings — published 2004
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Dolley Madison Saves George Washington Dolley Madison Saves George Washington (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.90 — 137 ratings — published 2007
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Washington: A Life Washington: A Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 81,063 ratings — published 2010
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Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.97 — 1,501 ratings — published 2016
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Treason Treason (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 147 ratings — published 2001
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John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.02 — 9,688 ratings — published 2012
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“...my idea of the sovereignty of the people is, that the people can change the constitution if they please, but while the constitution exists, they must conform themselves to its dictates.' -- JAMES MADISON, August 15, 1789 [during debates over the Bill of Rights]”
John A. Ragosta, For the People, For the Country: Patrick Henry’s Final Political Battle

James Madison
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.”
James Madison, Federalist Papers Nos. 10 and 51

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