|  | Definition: |  | James MadisonThis biography of the fourth president of the United States examines this founding father`s role in helping to write the Constitution and the Federalist Papers. It also considers both his strengths and weaknesses as a legislator and executive, and provides a candid assessment of the two-term Madison administration, which included the War of 1812. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002.
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