The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
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| Author | Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 |
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| Author | Jay, John, 1745-1829 |
| Author | Madison, James, 1751-1836 |
| Title | The Federalist Papers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 38.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | The Constitution Society, Anonymous Volunteers and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison is a collection of essays written in the late 18th century that advocates for the ratification of the United States Constitution. The essays outline the need for a stronger federal government to maintain unity and ensure the stability of the nation, addressing concerns about collective security, internal factions, and the balance of power. The opening of the work introduces key themes such as the necessity of union for political prosperity and safety, as Hamilton urges the citizens of New York to scrutinize the proposed Constitution. He acknowledges the prevalence of varied interests and ambitions that will influence opinions on the new government structure. Despite recognizing the honest fears and relative motivations of opposition, Hamilton argues that the adoption of the Constitution is essential to safeguard liberty and promote the nation's collective well-being. The first few essays set the stage for an in-depth examination of the Constitution's utility and preemptive measures against potential threats from both external adversaries and internal discord, highlighting a thoughtful discourse on governance and human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| LoC Class | KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States |
| Subject | Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources |
| Subject | Constitutional law -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1404 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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