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Montpelier From the Ground Down
F or those familiar with the historical foundations of the U.S. American experience, James Madison figures very large among the country's founders. In fact, among his peers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and according to most present day scholars, Madison is widely regarded as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution", reflecting the prominent role he played in it's inception.
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Sotheby's in Paris to offer important manuscripts from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries
The forthcoming sale of Books & Manuscripts at Sotheby?s Paris on 29 May will give special importance to manuscripts from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The 149 lots include documents and historic manuscripts of exceptional inte... Read Post
Getty Research Institute announces gift of rare 18th and 19th century prints
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Getty Research Institute announced the acquisition of European prints from the 18th and 19th centuries, including works by James Ensor (Belgian 1860-1949) and Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (French, 1736-1810). These... Read Post
The Madison Legacy From the Ground Down
For those familiar with the historical foundations of the U.S. American experience, James Madison figures very large among the country's founders. In fact, among his peers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and according to ... Read Post