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100 1 _aGay, Sydney Howard,
_d1814-1888
245 1 0 _aJames Madison
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-05-29
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Carla Foust, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809
653 _aMadison, James, 1751-1836
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1809-1817
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28992
999 _c69840
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