The Federalist Papers

by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

Overview

The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written and published anonymously in 1787 and 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay exhorting voters to ratify the United States Constitution. The controversial arguments first presented here by three of America's greatest patriots and political theorists are still hotly debated today.

This new digital edition of The Federalist Papers includes a table of contents and an image gallery.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158131332
Publisher:	Enhanced E-Books
Publication date:	05/23/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	550
Sales rank:	173,083
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 - July 12, 1804) was a Founding Father of the United States, chief staff aide to General George Washington, one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the founder of the nation's financial system, the founder of the Federalist Party, the world's first voter-based political party, the Father of the United States Coast Guard, and the founder of The New York Post.

James Madison, Jr. (March 16 [O.S. March 5] 1751 - June 28, 1836) was a political theorist, American statesman, and served as the fourth President of the United States (1809–17). He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

John Jay (December 23, 1745 (December 12, 1745 OS) - May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris, and first Chief Justice of the United States (1789–95).