"The Complete Madison: His Basic Writings" by Saul K. Padover — Leather-bound, gilt-edged Easton Press edition

Full title: The Complete Madison: His Basic Writings. Edited by and with an introduction by Saul K. Padover. Published in Norwalk, Connecticut by The Easton Press as part of The Library of the Presidents. 351 pages, with chronology and index. Bound in genuine leather.

Brings together selected writings of James Madison, fourth President of the United States and one of the principal figures behind the framing of the Constitution.

Includes a frontispiece portrait of Madison by Asher B. Durand, courtesy of the New-York Historical Society, along with Easton Press collector’s notes.

The contents are organized around Madison’s political thought and public writings. Sections include Madison as a political thinker, the nature of government, political principles, constitutional problems and background, the American Constitution, foreign affairs, war and peace, political economy, public opinion and the press, religion, social welfare, population and immigration, slavery, and temperance.

Several selections draw from The Federalist, including discussions of separation of powers, checks and balances, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the question of a Bill of Rights. Other topics include freedom of the press, religious liberty, education, immigration, slavery, and the relationship between property and liberty.

In a beautiful Easton Press edition. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines.

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