The James Madison Center
James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
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Often Mistakenly Seen As the “Forgotten Founder,” Book Celebrates 200th Anniversary of James Madison’s Presidency and Argues That He Is the Most Advanced Political Theorist in American History Madison’s relevance to contemporary society emphasized
Although he was intimately involved in the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and served as secretary of state as well as president of the United States, few contemporary Americans know much about James Madison. Liberty and Learning: the Essential James Madison sets the record straight. In this highly readable account of James Madison’s life and times, author Philip Bigler, director of the James Madison Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, explores specific themes such as Madison’s belief in public education, his advocacy of religious freedom, his Constitutional philosophy, and his essential belief in republicanism. Bigler also deals directly with Madison’s failure in regards to slavery. In addition, several appendices highlight interesting facts about James and Dolley Madison and provide relevant information about Madison’s life and contributions to the American republic.
All told, Liberty and Learning: the Essential James Madison makes Madison’s relevance to contemporary society clear. With the Constitution remaining the essential foundation of our republican form of government, the principles that guided Madison – responsible government, the rule of law, the right to free and open debate, the separation of power, and the nobility of public service – are as significant today as ever.
Liberty & Learning: The Essential James Madison is available at Vandamere Press, the James Madison University Bookstore, and at Amazon.com.
For more information, contact the James Madison Center at 540.568.2549.
Liberty & Learning: The Essential James Madison by Philip Bigler; Nonfiction; Hard
cover; $10.95; ISBN: 978-
Download a pdf version of the James Madison Center’s brochure entitled: James Madison: The Forgotten Founder.
