The Federalist comprises 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay in 1787-88 to convince the New York ratifying convention to accept the new Constitution. The authors wrote under the pseudonym "Publius" -- after Publius Valerius, a founder of the Roman republic noted for his great eloquence in the cause of liberty. Their genius was to explain the logic of the Constitutional system and show that it was possible, through that system, to have a strong federal government without destroying state sovereignty. A sizable topx file.

The Federalist is one of the essential documents in American history -- and as such is indispensable to your child’s education. This edition is designed to serve equally well as an authoritative reference for adults and as a text for students.

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