
James Madison
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Norman Dietz
Eminent historian Richard Brookhiser presents a vivid portrait of James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution” and one of America's greatest statesmen.
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Reliving history
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As I traveled with and through this book I learned about Madison???s backstage maneuvering to instigate the Constitutional Convention. I discovered more about his connections to Washington and Jefferson???whom he admired???and his interactions with Hamilton and Monroe???with whom he occasionally found common ground. How his gift for studied political action influenced his relationships with these other Founders is the truly fascinating core of this book
The narrator never slowed my listening and took a perfect tone???scholarly but secretly entertained by the twists of President Madison???s story. As a result, I was informed and entranced and sorry to hear Madison???s life come to an end.
Things I Didn't Know I Didn't Know
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Madison is the first of a long line of self-dealing, hypocritical party hacks legion in demagogic politics.
Madison is the bridge from Enlightenment age thinkers to a modern form of politics we are familiar with today. Fascinating in a way.
Excellent summary of a political actor
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great book!
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Not Exhaustive Detail but Not Bad
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What did you love best about James Madison?
The history of how we came to be from a political point of view.What other book might you compare James Madison to and why?
Liberty & Tyranny by Mark LevineWhich scene was your favorite?
Washing turning down the offer to be King and not accepting a third term as President. Washington walked away from power.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No.Any additional comments?
It was sometimes tedious to listen to, but the history was more than I could have hoped for. Why in the world do they not teach this stuff in school.ps I went to a private school, but it was very, very progressive. Yikes!
My Constitution
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Not really a biography
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Madison was a small man, barely five feet tall, leaving him dwarfed by the tall Virginians George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. He was not a powerful speaker, but he was a man with a great mind and an attention for details. He was the driving force behind the creation of the Constitution of the United States. He was the creator of the first political party in the United States. He was a junior partner in a lifelong political coalition with Thomas Jefferson, but he was never Jefferson’s inferior. He was not without his flaws and neither is this book. Brookhiser tends towards imbalance when discussing Madison’s political foes. Madison was a man who saw conspiracy around a lot of corners. Brookhiser gives this too much credence. For example he makes men like Alexander Hamilton and John Adams look like they were trying to subvert Constitution and create a monarchy. This is patently absurd.
The book itself is well written and easy to read. Be sure that if you read this book you balance it out with others about the period. I would also recommend Founding Brothers by Joseph J. Ellis, Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow, John Adams by David McCullough, and Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham.
Good introduction to a great man
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Good book
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Great Biography of Madison
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