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E-artnow presents to you the meticulously edited collection of the public papers, private correspondence, studies and writings of James Madison, one of America's esteemed Founding Fathers. Volume 1 covers the years from 1769 to 1783, and it sheds the light on Madison's formative years, his intellectual growth and early engagement with political discourse. This volume includes foundational documents such as the Constitution of Virginia, providing insights into Madison's evolving political philosophy and his contributions to shaping the course of American history. Volumes 2 and 3 delve into the critical period leading up to the drafting of the United States Constitution and Madison's pivotal role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787. These volumes offer a firsthand account of the debates and deliberations that culminated in the creation of the Constitution, showcasing Madison's intellect and statesmanship. Subsequent volumes continue the exploration of Madison's life and work, covering his tenure as Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson, his presidency during the War of 1812, and his post-presidential years. Throughout these volumes, readers gain insight into Madison's diplomatic endeavors, political philosophy, and interactions with key figures of his time, including Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Marquis de Lafayette. Spanning a significant period of American history, from the pre-Revolutionary War era to the early 19th century, these volumes offer unparalleled insights into the political, constitutional, and philosophical developments that shaped the nation. As a primary source collection, this collection serves as a cornerstone for understanding the principles of American democracy, the evolution of constitutional thought, and the complexities of governance in a nascent republic.
James Madison (1751–1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
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Publish dateApr 19, 2024
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Table of contents
1The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 1)
40The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 5)
2The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 2)
41The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 6)
3The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 3)
42The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 7)
4The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 4)
43The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 8)
5The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 5)
44The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 1)
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6The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 6)
45The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 2)
7The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 7)
46The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 3)
8The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 1 (1769-1783) (pt. 8)
47The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 4)
9The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 2 (1783-1787) (pt. 1)
48The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 5)
10The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 2 (1783-1787) (pt. 2)
49The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 6)
11The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 2 (1783-1787) (pt. 3)
50The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 7)
12The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 2 (1783-1787) (pt. 4)
51The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 7 (1803-1807) (pt. 8)
13The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 2 (1783-1787) (pt. 5)
52The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 8 (1808-1819) (pt. 1)
14The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 2 (1783-1787) (pt. 6)
53The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 8 (1808-1819) (pt. 2)
15The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 3 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention I) (pt. 1)
54The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 8 (1808-1819) (pt. 3)
16The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 3 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention I) (pt. 2)
55The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 8 (1808-1819) (pt. 4)
17The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 3 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention I) (pt. 3)
56The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 8 (1808-1819) (pt. 5)
18The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 3 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention I) (pt. 4)
57The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 8 (1808-1819) (pt. 6)
19The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 3 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention I) (pt. 5)
58The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 8 (1808-1819) (pt. 7)
20The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 3 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention I) (pt. 6)
59The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 1)
21The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 3 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention I) (pt. 7)
60The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 2)
22The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 4 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention II) (pt. 1)
61The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 3)
23The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 4 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention II) (pt. 2)
62The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 4)
24The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 4 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention II) (pt. 3)
63The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 5)
25The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 4 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention II) (pt. 4)
64The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 6)
26The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 4 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention II) (pt. 5)
65The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 7)
27The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 4 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention II) (pt. 6)
66The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 8)
28The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 4 (The Journal of Constitutional Convention II) (pt. 7)
67The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 9 (1819-1836) (pt. 9)
29The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 5 (1787-1790) (pt. 1)
68Appendix:
30The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 5 (1787-1790) (pt. 2)
69The Federalist Papers (pt. 1)
31The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 5 (1787-1790) (pt. 3)
70The Federalist Papers (pt. 2)
32The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 5 (1787-1790) (pt. 4)
71The Federalist Papers (pt. 3)
33The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 5 (1787-1790) (pt. 5)
72The Federalist Papers (pt. 4)
34The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 5 (1787-1790) (pt. 6)
73The Federalist Papers (pt. 5)
35The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 5 (1787-1790) (pt. 7)
74The Federalist Papers (pt. 6)
36The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 1)
75The Federalist Papers (pt. 7)
37The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 2)
76The Federalist Papers (pt. 8)
38The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 3)
77The Federalist Papers (pt. 9)
39The Writings of James Madison - Vol. 6 (1790-1802) (pt. 4)
78The Constitution of the United States
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