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Aside from the Constitution itself, there is no more important document in American politics and law than The Federalist -the series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to explain the proposed Constitution to the American people and persuade them to ratify it. Today, amid angry debate over what the Constitution means and what the framers original intent was, The Federalist is more important than ever, offering the best insight into how the framers thought about the most troubling issues of American government and how the various clauses of the Constitution were meant to be understood. Michael Meyersons Libertys Blueprint provides a fascinating window into the fleeting, and ultimately doomed, friendship between Hamilton and Madison, as well as a much-needed introduction to understanding how the lessons of The Federalist are relevant for resolving contemporary constitutional issues from medical marijuana to the war on terrorism. This book shows that, when properly read, The Federalist is not a conservative manifesto but a document that rightfully belongs to all Americans across the political spectrum. "Aside from the Constitution itself, there is no more important document in American politics and law than The Federalist - the series of essays that James Madison and Alexander Hamilton wrote to persuade the American people to ratify the Constitution. Today, in an age of angry, polarizing debate over what the Constitution means and how to determine the relevance of the framers' "original intent," the Federalist Papers are once again essential reading. In Liberty's Blueprint legal scholar Michael Meyerson presents a much-needed introduction to how the Federalist Papers were written and the philosophical thinking that shaped the Constitution."--Jacket Examines how the Federalist Papers were written and the philosophical thinking that shaped the Constitution, and explores how the wisdom of the Papers' main authors can illuminate current discussions of controversial issues.