The Federalist Papers - Alexander Hamilton

Three of the founding fathers defend their revolutionary charter--the Constitution of the United States--in these essays. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788, this edition includes copies of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Original. nA DOCUMENT THAT SHAPED A NATION nAn authoritative analysis of the Constitution of the United States and an enduring classic of political philosophy. n nWritten by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, The Federalist Papers explain the complexities of a constitutional government--its political structure and principles 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. n n Based on the original McLean edition of 1788 and edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter, this special edition includes: n n ● Textual notes and a select bibliography by Charles R. Kesler n ● Table of contents with a brief pr cis of each essay n ● Appendix with a copy of the Constitution cross-referenced to The Federalist Papers n ● Index of Ideas that lists the major political concepts discussed n ● Copies of The Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederationn