The Federalist
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 83 od special edition printing
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good, cream-toned pages. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact, hardcover in good condition. This is a special edition privately printed for members of The Legal Classics Library, with a decorative title page featuring an eagle emblem.
A cornerstone of American political thought, The Federalist presents eighty-five essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the collective pseudonym Publius, originally published between 1787 and 1788. The work argues passionately and systematically for the ratification of the United States Constitution, addressing the fears and objections of Anti-Federalists with remarkable intellectual precision. Each essay tackles a distinct aspect of governance — from the separation of powers and the structure of the judiciary to the dangers of factionalism and the necessity of a strong federal union. Written with both urgency and philosophical depth, The Federalist remains the most authoritative commentary on the intent of the Constitution's framers and a foundational text in the study of political science, law, and American democracy.
Author: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, The Legal Classics Library
Genre: Politics & law
Edition: 83 od special edition printing
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good, cream-toned pages. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact, hardcover in good condition. This is a special edition privately printed for members of The Legal Classics Library, with a decorative title page featuring an eagle emblem.
A cornerstone of American political thought, The Federalist presents eighty-five essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the collective pseudonym Publius, originally published between 1787 and 1788. The work argues passionately and systematically for the ratification of the United States Constitution, addressing the fears and objections of Anti-Federalists with remarkable intellectual precision. Each essay tackles a distinct aspect of governance — from the separation of powers and the structure of the judiciary to the dangers of factionalism and the necessity of a strong federal union. Written with both urgency and philosophical depth, The Federalist remains the most authoritative commentary on the intent of the Constitution's framers and a foundational text in the study of political science, law, and American democracy.