TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gay,Sydney Howard
TI  - James Madison
AV  - E300 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Presidents -- United States -- Biography
KW  - United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809
KW  - Madison, James, 1751-1836
KW  - United States -- Politics and government -- 1809-1817
N1  - Release date is 2009-05-29; E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Carla Foust, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "James Madison" by Sydney Howard Gay is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers, delving into his early years, political career, and significant contributions to the formation of American governance, particularly his role as the "father of the Constitution."   At the start of the biography, the narrative introduces James Madison's origins, highlighting his birth in Virginia and tracing his lineage while contextualizing his family's socioeconomic status. Gay discusses Madison's formative education, early political experiences, and intellectual pursuits, emphasizing his devotion to principles of religious freedom and his commitment to public service amid the challenges of his time, including the prevalent issues surrounding the American Revolution and the early Republic. This opening chapter sets the stage for an exploration of Madison's pivotal role in shaping the United States and the values he championed throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28992
ER  -