James Madison books in order
President of the United States from 1809 to 1817
- Lived
- 1751–1836
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
James Madison published 7 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Federalist (1817).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Madison
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The Federalist
James Madison's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Federalist No. 10 (Nov 1787)
Federalist No. 14 (Nov 1787)
Concerning the Difficulties of the Convention in Devising a Proper Form of Government (Jan 1788)
The Same Subject Continued, and the Incoherence of the Objections to the New Plan Exposed (Jan 1788)
The Conformity of the Plan to Republican Principles (Jan 1788)
The Powers of the Convention to Form a Mixed Government Examined and Sustained (Jan 1788)
The Federalist (1817)
Non-fiction in order
Federalist Papers (Mar 1788), with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay
Religious Freedom (1811)
The Papers of James Madison (1840)
Other books in order
United States Constitution (1787)
An Examination of the British Doctrine, Which Subjects to Capture a Neutral Trade, Not Open in Time of Peace (1806)
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About James Madison
James Madison was a Founding Father and the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Before his presidency, Madison was a statesman and diplomat. Madison was popularly acclaimed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Madison FAQ
- How many books has James Madison written?
- James Madison published 7 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Madison's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Federalist.
- What is James Madison's last book?
- The Federalist (1817).
- What is James Madison's most famous book?
- The Federalist (1817) is James Madison's most widely read book.
- Can I read James Madison's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by James Madison are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.