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The Essential Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton
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Description for The Essential Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers
Paperback. Through a judicious selection of the classic essays from 1787-1788 by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay in defence of the new federal Constitution -- together with key writings by the Anti-Federalists -- Wootton captures the essentials of the 18th-century American debate on federalism in this modernised edition and frames it with a brilliant. Editor(s): Wooton, David. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 332.
Here, in a single volume, is a selection of the classic critiques of the new Constitution penned by such ardent defenders of states' rights and personal liberty as George Mason, Patrick Henry, and Melancton Smith; pro-Constitution writings by James Wilson and Noah Webster; and thirty-three of the best-known and most crucial Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. The texts of the chief constitutional documents of the early Republic are included as well. David Wootton's illuminating Introduction examines the history of such American principles of government as checks and balances, the separation of powers, representation by election, ... Read more
Here, in a single volume, is a selection of the classic critiques of the new Constitution penned by such ardent defenders of states' rights and personal liberty as George Mason, Patrick Henry, and Melancton Smith; pro-Constitution writings by James Wilson and Noah Webster; and thirty-three of the best-known and most crucial Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. The texts of the chief constitutional documents of the early Republic are included as well. David Wootton's illuminating Introduction examines the history of such American principles of government as checks and balances, the separation of powers, representation by election, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
343
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872206557
SKU
V9780872206557
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About Alexander Hamilton
James Neal Madison also is the painter of the lithograph, The Highland Charge at Drummossie Muir, Battle of Culloden, April 16, 1746. Published by Pelican, this vivid, full-color print is in its second edition printing. David Wootton is Anniversary Professor of History, University of York.
Reviews for The Essential Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers
An excellent edition of the key writings surrounding the adoption of the American Constitution. The learned Introduction brings to life the key intellectual debates at the heart of modern constitutionalism as well as those concerning the American Constitution. A fine critical edition.
Frederick Rosen, University College London This is an excellent collection that fills a need
of all the document collections ... Read more
Frederick Rosen, University College London This is an excellent collection that fills a need
of all the document collections ... Read more