The Federalist Papers : [includes a copy of the Constitution with cross-references, brief précis of each essay, index of ideas, copies of the Declaration of Independence and articles of Confederation

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles encouraging the ratification of the United States Constitution. The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation for the proposed system of government. Hamilton, Madison and Jay wanted to encourage the ratification and also set the standards for future interpretation of the Constitution. This book is essential for understanding the beginnings of the greatest democracy in the modern world. A DOCUMENT THAT SHAPED A NATIONAn authoritative analysis of the Constitution of the United States and an enduring classic of political philosophy. Written 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. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788 and edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter, this special edition includes: ● Textual notes and a select bibliography by Charles R. Kesler ● Table of contents with a brief précis of each essay ● Appendix with a copy of the Constitution cross-referenced to The Federalist Papers ● Index of Ideas that lists the major political concepts discussed ● Copies of The Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation Three Early American Statesmen Defend The Political Principles And Ideologies Set Forth In The Constitution Of The United States, In A New Edition Of The Classic, Which Is Accompanied By A Selected Bibliography, Historical Glossary, New Introduction, Andother Resource Material. Introduction -- A Note On This Edition -- The Federalist Papers -- Contents Of The Federalist -- Preface -- The Declaration Of Independence -- The Articles Of Confederation -- The Constitution Of The United States Of America, Collated With The Federalist Papers -- Notes On The Federalist Papers -- Selected Bibliography -- Index Of Ideas Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay ; Edited By Clinton Rossiter ; With An Introduction And Notes By Charles R. Kesler. A Revision Of The Late Clinton Rossiter's Edition Of The Federalist, Originally Published In 1961--p. Xxxvii. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Originally published anonymously, *The Federalist Papers* first appeared in 1787 as a series of letters to New York newspapers urging voters to ratify the new Constitution. Still debated and discussed today, *The Federalist Papers* provide readers with an important commentary on the crucial issues facing a democracy. This edition includes a complete text of the Constitution. The documents that shaped a nation. Three of the founding fathers brilliantly defend their revolutionary charter: the Constitution of the United States, a milestone in political science and a classic of American history. AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficacy of the subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate on a new Constitution for the United States of America.