 Madison, the
primary author of the Constitution of the United States, was an unlikely war-time
President, but he comported himself well and became the only President to actually direct
troops in battle while he was President. Confronted with the fall of Washington City in
1814, Madison and his beloved wife Dolley attempt to meet the challenge of escaping
capture by the British intent on destroying the very young city: the need to
simultaneously preserve the country's artifacts (Dolley) and its constitutional government
(Madison). Madison’s love for Dolley dominates his passions even as he deals with the
incompetence of his appointed subordinates. Written by R. David Cox. Published 1998. 40
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