1751-1836

Provides a broad analysis of the first five presidential administrations and explores the issues which shaped the presidential terms of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.

Examines the life of the fourth president of the United States, who was known as the Father of the Constitution.

Susie, her daughter, Clara, and her granddaughter, Susan, all house slaves born and raised at the Virginia plantation of President James Madison, enter a period of constant peril when the plantation falls to a series of owners, one of whom sells Susan to a Richmond businessman.

Chronicles the life of the fourth U.S. president, James Madison, covering his youth in Virginia, his personality, the course of his political career, events during his time in office, and other topics.

A biography of the "Father of the Constitution" and fourth president of the United States.

Recounts the adventures of Dolley and James Madison during the years James Madison served as the fourth President of the United States.

Chronicles the life and career of the fourth President with emphasis on his many contributions to the government of the United States including his role in writing the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Discusses the case Marbury v. Madison in which the idea of judicial review became part of the federal government's system of checks and balances.

Recounts the story of America's fourth president, known as the Father of the Constitution, describing his early life in Virginia and his many years of service in public office.