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

A Collection of Essays Written in Favor of the New Constitution, as Agreed upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787

"The Federalist Papers" is a collection of 85 articles and essays written to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. These works discuss the benefits of a stronger national government, the proposed structure of the government, and the division of powers among its various branches. They also address criticisms of the Constitution and detail the failures of the Articles of Confederation. The papers remain a primary source for interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and the intentions of its framers.

The 504th greatest book of all time


Published
1787
Nationality
American
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
400-500
Words
85,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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