The Federalist Papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, brilliantly defend what was
in their day a revolutionary charter--the Constitution of the United States. The Federalist Papers explain the
complexities of a constitutional government its political structure and sprinciples 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.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chronology of the Lives of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay
Historical Context of The Federalist Papers
The Federalist
The Constitution of the United States
Notes
Interpretive Notes
Critical Excerpts
Questions for Discussion
Suggestions for the Interested Reader
Index
