Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, The Federalist Papers explain and defend our constitutional government, and make a notable case arguing that the intended structure of our government was the one best suited to humans and their rights. This edition also includes copies of the "Declaration of Independence" and the "Articles of Confederation," an appendix which cross-references the Federalist Papers and the Constitution, and an "Index of Ideas".
Federalist Papers
Description
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
First Semester Primary Books: Westminster Confession of Faith, The Pilgrim's Progress, Of Plymouth Plantation, The Social Contract, Foundational American Documents, Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers, A Tale of Two Cities.
First Semester Secondary Books: Foxe's Book of Martyrs, Frankenstein, Pride and Prejudice, Gulliver's Travels, Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Second Semester Primary Books: Reflections on the Revolution in France, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Lincoln's Speeches, Slave Narratives, The Communist Manifesto, The Treaty of Versailles, The Great Gatsby, Mein Kampf, Philemon, The Epistles of John, The Epistles of Peter and Jude, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Daniel.
Second Semester Secondary Books: Little Women, The Killer Angels, Christianity and Liberalism, The Old Man and the Sea, Animal Farm, Death of a Salesman, Postmodern Times, How Should We Then Live?
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-AD |
| Brand: | Signet Books |
| Author: | Alexander Hamilton |
| ISBN: | 9780451528810 |
| Length in Inches: | 7 |
| Width in Inches: | 4.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |
| Ages: | AD |
| Edited by: | Clinton Rossiter |
| Introduced by: | Charles R. Kesler |
| Pages: | 688 |
| Publication Date: | 4/3/2013 |
