The Federalist Papers

by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

Overview

The Federalist Papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, brilliantly defend what was in their day a revolutionary charter--the Constitution of the United States. The Federalist Papers explain the complexities of a constitutional government its political structure and sprinciples based on the inherent rights of man. Scholars have long regarded this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory.

The Mentor Federalist Papers is based on the original McLean edition of 1788.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789895621354
Publisher:	Pandora's Box
Publication date:	04/19/2021
Sold by:	De Marque
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) was an American statesman, legal scholar, military leader, lawyer, and economist. After serving as a senior aide to General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, Hamilton practiced law and founded the Bank of New York. As the need to replace the confederal government became apparent, Hamilton advocated for a Constitutional Convention to be held in Philadelphia. Following the convention, Hamilton wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers, essays and articles intended to promote the ratification of the new Constitution. He then served as head of the Treasury Department under President Washington, later campaigning for Thomas Jefferson’s presidential nomination. In 1804, following a dispute, Hamilton was killed in a duel by politician and lawyer Aaron Burr.

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The Federalist No. 1: Hamilton
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Table of Contents

	Introduction	vii
	Chronology of the Lives of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay	xxi
	Historical Context of The Federalist Papers	xxv
	The Federalist	1
	The Constitution of the United States	631
	Notes	658
	Interpretive Notes	677
	Critical Excerpts	684
	Questions for Discussion	699
	Suggestions for the Interested Reader	701
	Index	703

Editorial Reviews

In 1787 and 1788, these articles argued, with great clarity and prescience, for the ratification of the Constitution and for a strong federal government—an issue debated in blood in the 1860s and still being debated today. Arthur Morey’s voice sounds a bit weak and strained—though he’s a precise and nimble reader, enunciating well and giving the sometimes difficult sentences emphasis and intonation that help convey their meaning. His reading might actually make the text more understandable except that—given the complex, formal language—it goes a bit too fast. Listeners not familiar with the Papers or with writing of the period may miss quite a bit and be left unsatisfied by an otherwise able reading of a difficult text. W.M. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

JUNE 2011 - AudioFile