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The Federalist Papers

by Alexander Hamilton

Essays on the proposed Constitution and the principles of government

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Essays on the proposed Constitution and the principles of government

Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, these 85 essays were first published anonymously in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788 as arguments for ratifying the Constitution. Together, they explain and defend the principles behind the proposed framework of government, making the collection a primary source for exploring the political debates surrounding the country’s founding. This unabridged hardcover edition includes an introduction by historian Andrew S. Tree and a historical timeline, providing additional context for the essays. Its value lies in bringing the full argument together with reference material that helps situate the writing in its historical moment.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers studying the U.S. Constitution and the debates around its ratification
  • Readers interested in political philosophy and the principles of government
  • Students, lawyers, and others seeking a primary-source collection on the founding era

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Constitutional governmentRatification debatesPolitical philosophyFounding-era history

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Book overview

The Federalist Papers is a collection of political essays in which 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 are now available in this elegantly designed, unabridged hardcover edition with jacket that includes an introduction by American history scholar and author Andrew S. Tree and a historical timeline at the back.

Revolutionary classics of political philosophy, these articles are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and anyone with an interest in the formation of societies.

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.

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