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The Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton · John Jay · James Madison
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A collection of 85 essays written in 1787–88 to urge ratification of the U.S. Constitution, explaining the structure and reasoning behind the proposed federal government. It suits students of American history, political theory, and constitutional law.
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1791.
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