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The Federalist Papers

Alexander Hamilton · John Jay · James Madison

FormatEbook
Published1991
Words1,96,544
LanguageEnglish
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A collection of 85 essays written to persuade New Yorkers to ratify the proposed United States Constitution, offering arguments about federalism, separation of powers, and the structure of government. Useful for students of American history, political theory, and constitutional law.
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Alexander Hamilton

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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