The Federalist Papers is a collection of political essays, three United States Founding Fathers intelligently and forcefully advocate the ratification of what became this country’s supreme law. Written by the iconic American statesman, Alexander Hamilton, the original US chief justice, John Jay, and “Father of the Constitution”, James Madison, this compilation of eighty-five articles explains and defends the ideals behind the highest form of law in the United States. These essays were published anonymously in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788, and they foresaw many of the headline-grabbing issues surrounding impeachment, corruption, bureaucracy, and regulation that we read about today. Hailed by Thomas Jefferson as the best commentary ever written on the principles of government, The Federalist Papers is now available in an elegantly designed clothbound edition with an elastic closure and a new introduction. Revolutionary classics of political philosophy, these articles are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and anyone with an interest in the formation of societies.
The Federalist Papers' is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788.
The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison is an iconic collection of essays that laid the philosophical groundwork for the United States Constitution. It provides a deep dive into the thoughts, debates, and principles that shaped one of the most influential democracies in history. Assembled by three of America's founding fathers, The Federalist Papers offers invaluable insights into the political landscape of the period and the minds of the men who helped shape it. Hamilton, Jay, and Madison's comprehensive exploration of checks and balances, federalism, and other foundational principles makes it a timeless reference and a must-read for anyone interested in political science and history. More than just historical documents, The Federalist Papers are a profound exploration of governance, liberty, and the balance of power. They provoke reflection on the values that continue to guide nations and inspire democratic principles worldwide. Expand your understanding of democracy, governance, and American history with The Federalist Papers. Dive into the minds of the founding fathers and the debates that shaped a nation. Order your copy today!
The Federalist (later known as The Federalist Papers) is a collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution, as Agreed upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787, was published in two volumes in 1788 by J. and A. McLean.
The Federalist Papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, brilliantly defend what was in their day a revolutionary charter--the constitution of the United States. The Federalist Papers explain the complexities of a constitutional government--its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man. Scholars have long regarded this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory.
"The Federalist Papers are a collection of 85 articles published under the pseudonym Publius during the years 1787 and 1788. They were written by three of the Constitution’s framers and ratifiers, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison, to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. Milestones in political history and philosophy, the Federalist Papers are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and those with an interest in the history of human rights and the foundation of the United States of America."--Amazon.