Publisher's Synopsis
The Letters of Fabius in 1788 on the Federal Constitution is a collection of letters written by an anonymous author under the pen name Fabius. The letters were originally published in a New York newspaper in 1788, during the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution. In these letters, Fabius argues against the ratification of the Constitution, claiming that it gives too much power to the federal government and threatens the liberties of the American people. He critiques specific provisions of the Constitution, such as the necessary and proper clause and the supremacy clause, and argues that they will lead to an overly powerful federal government that will infringe on the rights of the states and individuals.Throughout the letters, Fabius also addresses the concerns of the Federalists, who supported ratification of the Constitution. He argues that the Constitution does not adequately protect individual liberties, and that the checks and balances built into the system are not strong enough to prevent abuses of power.Overall, The Letters of Fabius in 1788 on the Federal Constitution provides a unique perspective on the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution, and offers valuable insights into the concerns and fears of those who opposed it.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.
