Becoming Madison : the extraordinary origins of the least likely founding father / Michael Signer.

Author/creator Signer, Michael author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationNew York : Public Affairs, [2015]
Descriptionxi, 371 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents "Our passions are like torrents" -- The good doctor -- A nexus imperii -- The high tract of public life -- "The annals of heaven" -- "If this be treason, make the most of it!" -- Suspending his intellectual functions -- All men are equally entitled -- Councilor to Governor Henry -- "Distrust of the public ability" -- A defect of adequate statesmen -- The "coercive power" -- A sad reunion -- Kitty -- A remonstrance -- Solitude and reform -- "A little rebellion" -- The vices -- "On my right & left hand" -- The campaign begins -- Several mad freaks -- Ratification in Richmond -- Extremely feeble -- Bugbears and hobgoblins -- The revelations of Zachariah Johnson -- Retaliation -- Sedition.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formBiography.
LCCN 2014038885
ISBN9781610392952 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN1610392957 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBNelectronic book

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E342 .S544 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold