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The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers
Author: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
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 »
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ISBN-13: 9780451625410
ISBN-10: 0451625412
Publication Date: 4/1/1961
Pages: 560
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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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tracymar avatar reviewed The Federalist Papers on + 408 more book reviews
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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 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.
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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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