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Book Reviews of The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers
Author: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
ISBN: 9423
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Book Type: Paperback
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tracymar avatar reviewed The Federalist Papers on + 408 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
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 writings of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay about their hopes and fears regarding the Constitution of the United States.
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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.
Kibi avatar reviewed The Federalist Papers on + 582 more book reviews
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.
Debisbooked avatar reviewed The Federalist Papers on + 136 more book reviews
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."