Designed to supplement the reading of The Federalist Papers, the guide will help elucidate not only their contents, but also their importance and contem porary relevance."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Author: Kyle Scott
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ISBN: 1501300741
Category: Constitutional history
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The Federalist Papers constitute a key document in the understanding of the American government. Written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, these 85 texts were published between 1787 and 1788 to convince the state of New York to ratify the Constitution. Today, the Papers are studied in courses on American government, American political thought, and constitutional law. However, the size and organization of the full text, notwithstanding its complex political concepts and context, make it difficult for students to apprehend. The Reader's Guide will be a key tool to help them und.
