The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison

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Author Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Author Jay, John, 1745-1829
Author Madison, James, 1751-1836
Title The Federalist Papers
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
Credits The Constitution Society, Anonymous Volunteers and David Widger
Summary "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison is a collection of essays written in the late 18th century that advocates for the ratification of the United States Constitution. The essays outline the need for a stronger federal government to maintain unity and ensure the stability of the nation, addressing concerns about collective security, internal factions, and the balance of power. The opening of the work introduces key themes such as the necessity of union for political prosperity and safety, as Hamilton urges the citizens of New York to scrutinize the proposed Constitution. He acknowledges the prevalence of varied interests and ambitions that will influence opinions on the new government structure. Despite recognizing the honest fears and relative motivations of opposition, Hamilton argues that the adoption of the Constitution is essential to safeguard liberty and promote the nation's collective well-being. The first few essays set the stage for an in-depth examination of the Constitution's utility and preemptive measures against potential threats from both external adversaries and internal discord, highlighting a thoughtful discourse on governance and human nature. (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. 1404
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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