Selected Federalist Papers Contributor(s): Hamilton, Alexander (Author), Madison, James (Author), Jay, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486415988 ISBN-13: 9780486415987 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2001 Annotation: Brilliant essays comprising a masterful exposition and defense of the proposed federal system of government and of the Constitution's carefully architected system of checks and balances. This volume contains 35 of the most famous pieces -- concerning impeachment, dangers from foreign arms and influence, the need for a power of taxation, freedom of the press and much more. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Essays - History | Modern - 18th Century - Law | Constitutional |
Dewey: 342.730 |
LCCN: 00065590 |
Series: Dover Thrift Editions |
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.28" W x 8.29" (0.38 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: To persuade undecided New York state voters to ratify the new Constitution of the United States, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote 85 compelling essays, under the title The Federalist and signed Publius, that appeared in New York City newspapers in 1787-1788. These far-reaching essays, which comprise a masterful exposition and defense of the proposed federal system of government and of the Constitution's carefully designed system of checks and balances, are today considered a keystone of American democracy. Their continuing relevance was demonstrated by the frequent references to Paper No. 65, On Impeachments, during the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton. |