Bøger af James Madison

Covers the eight-month period between 8 February and 24 October 1813, during which the United States continued its military struggle against Great Britain. This volume presents Secretary of War John Armstrong's memorandum on the spring campaign against Canada, recommending attacks on Kingston and York (Toronto).

Covers five months that encompass the end of Jefferson's first administration and point toward his second.

Covers James Madison's tenure in the office of Secretary of State, a period in which the bulk of his correspondence dealt with US relations with Great Britain, France, and Spain. In addition to his official correspondence, this volume contains Madison's personal letters. Annotation and a detailed index provide access to people, places, and events.

In the five-month period covered by this volume of the ""Secretary of States Series"", Madison and Jefferson work jointly to acquire final possession of, and establish a preliminary government for, the territory acquired in the Louisiana Purchase of May 1803.

Covers the period between 4 March 1817, when Madison left the presidency, and 31 January 1820, years when he and Dolley Payne Madison settled once again into the rhythms of rural life at their beloved home, Montpelier.

This volume of James Madison's papers covers events in his first administration, from November 1811 to July 1812. Two important presidential decisions buttress it: his advocacy of preparedness in November 1811 and his request in June 1812 that Congress consider his case for war against Britain.

The twelve-month period covered in this 3rd volume of the ""Presidential Series"" was dominated by foreign policy concerns, as James Madison sought ways to compel Great Britain to respect America's neutral rights.

Covers developments in Europe that affected the international position of the USA, such as the signing of preliminary articles of peace between the UK and France, which foreshadowed the end of the lucrative trading period. The letters are accompanied by annotations and a detailed index.

The fifth volume of the ""Secretary of State"" series of James Madison's papers. It covers Madison's tenure in that office from 16 May to 31 October 1803. His correspondence deals with a wide array of domestic and foreign problems, particularly relations with France, Great Britain and Spain.

Beginning with Madison's return to Washington from Montpelier, this fourth volume in the ""Secretary of State"" series ends with the acquisition of Louisiana by the United States. The letters show Madison's response to the ""Louisiana Crisis"" as it happened and annotation aids understanding of events.

During the period of this third volume of the ""Secretary of State"" series, Madison was concerned with ongoing problems in foreign policy, particularly US relations with the European powers. Diplomatic letters describe his efforts to defend American commercial rights.

The Federalist, by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, constitutes a text central to the American political tradition. Written and published in newspapers in 1787 and 1788 to explain and promote ratification of the proposed Constitution for the United States, which were then bound by the Articles of Confederation, The Federalist remains of singular importance to students of liberty around the world. George W. Carey was Professor of Government at Georgetown University and editor of The Political Science Reviewer. James McClellan (1937-2005) was James Bryce Visiting Fellow in American Studies at the Institute of United States Studies, University of London.