Description: In this examination of the life of a Founding Father, renowned historian Wills takes a fresh look at the life of James Madison, from his rise to prominence in the colonies through his role in the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the first Constitutional Congress.
Brief description: Garry Wills is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and cultural critic, and a professor of history at Northwestern University. A recipient of the National Book Award, his many books include Lincoln at Gettysburg, Reagan's America, Witches and Jesuits, and a biography of Saint Augustine. He lives in Evanston, Illinois.
Review Quotes:
"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Wills does as good a job as possible in this brief volume . . . Madison had 'the strength of his weaknesses, ' concludes Wills in this fine, short biography of one of the nation's greatest public servants."
--Publishers Weekly
--The New York Times "Written with flair, this clear and balanced account is based on a sure handling of the material."
--Library Journal