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 | Essays written 1787-88 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 38.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Federalist_Papers |
| Summary | "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison is a collection of essays written in the late 18th century aimed at advocating for the ratification of the United States Constitution. This foundational work addresses the necessity of a strong federal government and outlines the dangers of factionalism and disunity among the states, emphasizing the benefit of a united political entity for the security and prosperity of the nation. The opening portion introduces the purpose of these essays, which is to persuade the citizens of New York to consider the proposed Constitution as a means to create a more effective and energetic government. Hamilton articulates the failures of the existing federal government and the urgent need for reform. He discusses the potential threats from both external and internal sources, pointing out the dire consequences that disunion could bring, including vulnerability to foreign influences and domestic factions. The tone is one of urgency, calling on the public to reflect deeply on the implications of their political choices and underlining the importance of adopting a cohesive framework to ensure liberty and order. (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. | 18 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1991 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 756 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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