Journal of the Federal Convention Kept by James Madison - Softcover

Madison, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 161619295X ISBN 13: 9781616192952

Publisher: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., 2013

Synopsis

The MADISON PAPERS James Madison appreciated the significance of the Federal Convention and took great care to compile an accurate report of its proceedings, which were held behind closed doors. His journal, which covers the period from May 14 to September 17, 1787, is often referred to as "The Madison Papers" or "Madison's Notes." It remains the most complete record of the proceedings. This volume is based on the edition of 1840. Edited from Madison's original manuscripts, which were purchased by the Federal government from Mrs. Madison, it was published under the direction of President Jackson. The volume also includes the text of another manuscript that traces the history of American constitutionalism from 1754 to 1787 and E.H. Scott's complete "general and analytical" index. Founding father, statesman and political theorist, JAMES MADISON [1751-1836] was the primary author of the United States Constitution. While a member of the First Congress, he drafted the Bill of Rights and helped to organize the new Federal government. Along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, he was one of the authors of the Federalist Papers. He established the Democratic-Republican Party with Thomas Jefferson. Elected in 1809, Madison served two terms as president. He was, without question, one of the most inflfl uential national leaders in the early years of the United States.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 161619295X
• ISBN 13: 9781616192952
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 810
• Editor: Scott E H