Beginning with Madison's return to Washington from Montpelier, this fourth volume in the ""Secretary of State"" series... Læs mere
Features selected political writings of James Madison. This work also includes an introduction by the author, a brief chronology, the texts of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, and an index.
During the period of this third volume of the ""Secretary of State"" series, Madison was concerned with ongoing problems in foreign policy, particularly US relations with the European powers. Diplomatic letters describe his efforts to defend American commercial rights.