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The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, PresidentA sweeping reexamination of the Founding Father who transformed the United States in each of his political "lives" as a revolutionary thinker, as a partisan political strategist, and as a president "In order to understand America and its Constitution, it is necessary to understand James Madison." Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci Over the course of his life, James Madison changed the United States three times:
A sweeping reexamination of the Founding Father who transformed the United States in each of his political "lives"--as a revolutionary thinker, as a partisan political strategist, and as a president
"In order to understand America and its Constitution, it is necessary to understand James Madison."--Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci Over the course of his life, James Madison changed the United States three times: First, he designed the Constitution, led the struggle for its adoption and ratification, then drafted the Bill of Rights. As an older, cannier politician he co-founded the original Republican party, setting the course of American political partisanship. Finally, having pioneered a foreign policy based on economic sanctions, he took the United States into a high-risk conflict, becoming the first wartime president and, despite the odds, winning. Now Noah Feldman offers an intriguing portrait of this elusive genius and the constitutional republic he created--and how both evolved to meet unforeseen challenges. Madison hoped to eradicate partisanship yet found himself giving voice to, and institutionalizing, the political divide. Madison's lifelong loyalty to Thomas Jefferson led to an irrevocable break with George Washington, hero of the American Revolution. Madison closely collaborated with Alexander Hamilton on the Federalist papers--yet their different visions for the United States left them enemies. Alliances defined Madison, too. The vivacious Dolley Madison used her social and political talents to win her husband new supporters in Washington--and define the diplomatic customs of the capital's society. Madison's relationship with James Monroe, a mixture of friendship and rivalry, shaped his presidency and the outcome of the War of 1812. We may be more familiar with other Founding Fathers, but the United States today is in many ways Madisonian in nature. Madison predicted that foreign threats would justify the curtailment of civil liberties. He feared economic inequality and the power of financial markets over politics, believing that government by the people demanded resistance to wealth. Madison was the first Founding Father to recognize the importance of public opinion, and the first to understand that the media could function as a safeguard to liberty. The Three Lives of James Madison is an illuminating biography of the man whose creativity and tenacity gave us America's distinctive form of government. His collaborations, struggles, and contradictions define the United States to this day.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 02/11/2020
ISBN: 9781250267009
Pages: 800
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.40d
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★★★★★ 1
Waste of $ smell of bacon went away in 1 day
Dont waste your $ smell of bacon/meat goes away after 1 day. Waste of money & the groove to put peanut butter DOESN'T HOLD ANY PEANUT BUTTER !
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Creepy Little Chicken Feet… But My Dog Is Obsessed
Creepy Little Chicken Feet… But My Dog Is Obsessed
I am not even going to lie, when I first opened these WOWBALA dog toys, I had to pause for a second because why do they look like actual little chicken feet? 😂 They are definitely a little creepy at first glance, but apparently my dog does not share my human judgment because she went absolutely crazy over them.
These come as a 2-pack, and they have a bacon scent that is very much not for me, but clearly made perfect sense to her. The second she got one, it became her new prized possession. She carried it around, chewed on it nonstop, and I am pretty sure she even tried to hide it somewhere in the backyard like she had discovered buried treasure.
What impressed me most is how well these hold up. My dog is not gentle with toys at all. She chews like she has a full-time demolition job, and somehow these still look basically new from a normal glance. Up close, yes, you can see where she has been working on it, but it has not broken apart, shredded, or left those annoying little toy pieces all over the floor. If you have ever bought a chew toy that turns into confetti within 20 minutes, you already know why that matters.
The nylon feels solid and heavy-duty, and I like that it is made with safe, non-toxic material since this is something she keeps in her mouth for long periods of time. It also keeps her busy, which is a huge win because bored dogs will find their own entertainment, and usually it is something expensive or inconvenient.
So yes, the chicken feet design is a little weird. Yes, the bacon smell is definitely for the dog and not the humans. But my dog is obsessed, it keeps her entertained, and it survives her chewing like a champ. That makes this a solid win in my house.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
aggressive chewer approved!
So far my German Shepherd–Husky mix is obsessed with these. He’s about 75 lbs and usually destroys nylon toys within a day, but these have held up really well. After several long chewing sessions, there are only minimal bite marks — enough to show he’s using it, but not so soft that pieces are coming off. That’s a good balance for him since some toys are way too hard and others are way too easy to shred.
The chicken‑foot shape is actually perfect for him. The “fingers” or claws give him different angles to grip, and he switches between holding it with his paws and chewing the ends. The curved design makes it easy for him to pick up and reposition without getting frustrated.
Material‑wise, the nylon feels solid and safe. No sharp edges, no flaking, and no weird smell beyond the light milky scent they mention. For a dog that chews aggressively when he’s bored or anxious, this has kept him busy without me worrying about pieces breaking off.
Overall, great size, great durability, and a fun shape that keeps my big guy engaged. Definitely a win for heavy chewers.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Indestructible as far as I can tell! Just wish there were more to it to catch my dog's attention!
I don't really care for these toys very much. While they most definitely are what I would consider indestructible, they just don't seem to be very pleasant at all for my dogs to play with. Don't get me wrong, I love the indestructible dynamic with these toys. The thing that I don't like is that they're just extremely hard nylon, which I always pictured nylon to be what the dog's collar is made out of, not this brick hard plastic. But I guess it's nylon that has been melted down and allowed to cool and harden, because what I thought these toys were made out of, was just some sort of extremely hard plastic. I have hunting dogs, there beagles and basset hounds and bloodhounds, that are all medium sized dogs, and they're not extremely aggressive chewers to begin with. They are fairly well ready to go when it comes to their teeth and chewing on things, but I would consider them closer to medium on the aggressive chewing scale. And their mouths are not nearly as big or strong as some of your bigger tougher breeds. But, they just seem to get real bored with these toys, really fast. And I'm sure that it's because they don't have any squeaks, they don't have any multiple textures or sounds that they make. It's just the one chicken foot shaped piece of extremely hard plastic. I guess my dogs are accustomed to having toys that have a squeak inside that they can look for, or some of that rustling paper stuff that they can make noise with, or something with various textures like a rope or some rubber or just something different besides stick of really hard plastic.
I guess these toys are probably ideal for your larger, tougher breeds that tear up those more versatile types of toys in less than a day. But I just wish that there was a little something more to it than a stick of hard plastic that's shaped like a chicken foot.
In my opinion the asking price for these toys is just not really worth it! I would not recommend this product to my friends and family!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Well-made and great size for the price!
Color: blue black
Very tough product, no odor of plastic, good toy for outside, perfect for medium or large dogs. Noise isn't too bad and the color is cute as well. Can't destroy this toy!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026