The Federalist Papers and The Constitution of the United States: Happy Independence Day! Constitutional Convention & The 1780's (New Edition - Part 1)

Thomas Jefferson hailed The Federalist Papers and The Constitution of the United States as the best commentary ever written about the principles of government. Milestones in political science and enduring classics of political philosophy, these articles are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and those with an interest in the foundation of U.S. government and law. The Federalist Papers and The Constitution of the United States is a collection of eighty-five essays published by Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay from 1787 to 1788, as a means to persuade the public to ratify the Constitution of the United States.

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Revised edition: Previously published as The Federalist Papers, this edition of The Federalist Papers and The Constitution of the United States (New Edition) includes editorial revisions.