The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States
A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States
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- Paperback
688 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2001
Summary
These papers stand as the most eloquent existing testimonial to democracy. Edited and with an
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375757860 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375757864 |
| Author: | Alexander Hamilton, John Jay |
| Publisher: | Modern Library |
| Imprint: | Modern Library Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 688 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2001 |
| Weight: | 531g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 135mm x 203mm |
| Series: | Modern Library Classics (Paperback) |
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“The best commentary on the principles of government which was ever written.” –Thomas Jefferson
“The best commentary on the principles of government which was ever written.” –Thomas Jefferson
About The Author
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was born in the West Indies in 1757, the illegitimate child of a Scottish merchant. He came to the American colonies to study at King’s College (now Columbia University), and became an early and ardent supporter of the Revolutionary cause. During the Revolutionary War he was aide-de-camp to George Washington and a member of the Continental Congress. He was a leading figure at the Constitutional Convention (1787) and a principal author of The Federalist Papers. At first Secretary of the Treasury he articulated a policy of protection for manufacturing interests, strong central
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