Jeff Broadwater is professor of history at Barton College and author of George Mason, Forgotten Founder.
[James Madison] will appeal to readers looking for an in-depth
analysis of Madison's revolutionary thinking.--ForeWord Reviews
[Broadwater's] biography is very solid and scholarly. . . the best
medium-sized life of Madison that we have.--Gordon S. Wood, The New
York Review of Books
A comprehensive and fascinating view of the nations, personalities,
economic issues and events that led to the War of 1812.--Rocky
Mount Telegram
An essential American philosopher and president gains a substantive
treatment.--Kirkus Reviews
Broadwater has done an excellent job of discussing and analyzing
the major issues, events, and people with whom Madison had to deal.
His book is a welcome addition to the literature on Madison's
remarkable career.--Virginia Magazine
Deal[s] with the whole man and with the complete story of
[Madison's] life insofar as the biographer can limn it. . . .
Restore[s] Madison's humanity.--The Wall Street Journal
Highly recommended. General readers and undergraduate
collections.--Choice
In an engagingly formulated work of synthesis, Broadwater offers a
compelling view of the essential Madison. . . . [His] clear writing
style and contextual explanations make this work especially
appealing to incipient scholars and general readers.--Library
Journal
Meticulously researched and surprisingly readable. . . . History
buffs and early-America aficionados will find Broadwater's work
indispensable.--Publishers Weekly
Readers who want an introduction to [Madison's] political thought
and practice over his whole career will find these volumes
considerably valuable.--Journal of American History
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