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The Federalist

A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States
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The Federalist is a collection of essays by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, articulating the foundational principles of American democracy and the reasoning behind the Constitution's ratification. These papers stand as a powerful testament to democratic governance.
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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375757860

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Modern Library Inc

Contributors:

  • Edited by Robert Scigliano

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 534g

Pages: 688

About the Author

Robert Scigliano is a professor in the political science department at Boston College and a leading authority on the Constitution.

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