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Not an easy read, but incredibly important for understanding the nature of the US government and the issues considered by our Founding Fathers which are still relevant today.
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The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers
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This is a new edition of the classic text, the papers of Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison written in support of the then-proposed Constitution of the United States. In addition to the supplementary materials provided (including a copy of the Constitution and an Index of Ideas), this revised edition also contains a new introduction... more »
Author:
This is a new edition of the classic text, the papers of Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison written in support of the then-proposed Constitution of the United States. In addition to the supplementary materials provided (including a copy of the Constitution and an Index of Ideas), this revised edition also contains a new introduction... more »
ISBN-13: 9780451625410
ISBN-10: 0451625412
Publication Date: 4/1/1961
Pages: 560
Rating: 11
ISBN-10: 0451625412
Publication Date: 4/1/1961
Pages: 560
Rating: 11
3.6 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Signet
Book Type: Textbook Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Book Type: Textbook Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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The writings of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay about their hopes and fears regarding the Constitution of the United States.
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. It explains 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.
This copy is edited by Clinton Rossiter, with a new introduction and notes by Charles R. Kesler.
This copy is edited by Clinton Rossiter, with a new introduction and notes by Charles R. Kesler.
Written at the founding of the United States of America, the Federalist Papers "brilliantly defend what was in their day a revolutionary charter -- The Constitution of the United States." This book describes our government, its principles and structure.
From the back cover: "The Federalist Papers, written by Alexander Hamiton, 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 mile-stone in political science and a classic of American political theory."
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