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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.
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."
