Publisher's Synopsis
Selections From The Federalist is a book that was originally published in 1914 and was edited by William Bennett Munro. This book is a collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, which were originally published in various newspapers in the late 18th century. These essays, known collectively as The Federalist Papers, were written in support of the ratification of the United States Constitution. The book includes a selection of 29 of the most important and influential essays from The Federalist Papers, which cover a wide range of topics related to the Constitution and the principles of government. These essays provide a detailed and insightful analysis of the Constitution, its structure, and its provisions, as well as the principles of government that underlie it. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of the Constitution and the principles of government. Part One focuses on the nature of government and the need for a strong federal government. Part Two discusses the structure of the federal government, including the separation of powers and the role of the judiciary. Part Three covers the principles of federalism and the relationship between the federal government and the states. Finally, Part Four discusses the need for a bill of rights and the protections it provides to individual liberties. Overall, Selections From The Federalist is an important and influential work that provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the United States Constitution and the principles of government that underlie it. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of American government and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
