James Madison - The Sage of Montpelier is the biography of James Madison, an American politician and the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Madison is considered to be one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and was the last founding father to die. Considered to be the "Father of the Constitution," he was the principal author of that document. He believed very strongly that the new nation should fight against aristocracy and corruption and was deeply committed to creating mechanisms that would ensure republicanism in the United States. As Jefferson's Secretary of State (1801-1809), Madison supervised the Louisiana Purchase. James Madison - The Sage of Montpelier is highly recommended for those interested in learning more about James Madison, also known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights."