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Title: The Federalist Papers
Note: Essays written 1787-88
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.)
Author: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Author: Jay, John, 1745-1829
Author: Madison, James, 1751-1836
EBook No.: 18
Published: Aug 1, 1991
Downloads: 574
Language: English
Subject: Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources
Subject: Constitutional law -- United States
LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Federalist Papers
Note: Essays written 1787-88
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.)
Author: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Author: Jay, John, 1745-1829
Author: Madison, James, 1751-1836
EBook No.: 18
Published: Aug 1, 1991
Downloads: 574
Language: English
Subject: Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources
Subject: Constitutional law -- United States
LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.