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The Federalist Papers
by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison
Chapters
87 totalThe Federalist Papers - by Alexander Hamilton and John Jay and James Madison
THE FEDERALIST. No. I.
THE FEDERALIST. No. II.
THE FEDERALIST. No. III.
THE FEDERALIST. No. IV.
THE FEDERALIST. No. V.
THE FEDERALIST. No. VI.
THE FEDERALIST. No. VII.
THE FEDERALIST. No. VIII.
THE FEDERALIST. No. IX.
Description
These essays were first published in the late 1700s as a direct response to the intense debate surrounding a new framework for governing. Three of the era’s most influential thinkers crafted a series of persuasive pieces that explain why a stronger, more unified government was essential for the young nation’s survival. The writing is clear and logical, laying out the shortcomings of the existing confederation and the practical risks posed by internal division and foreign meddling.
The authors walk listeners through the core principles of the proposed system—balanced powers among distinct branches, safeguards against tyranny, and a flexible but firm approach to taxation, defense, and commerce. By illustrating how these mechanisms could protect liberty while ensuring stability, the essays remain a vivid snapshot of early American political thought. Listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the foundational arguments that shaped the United States Constitution.
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Language
en
Duration
~20 hours (1169K characters)
Release date
1991-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
Alexander Hamilton
1757–1804
An orphan from the Caribbean who rose to the center of the American Revolution, he helped shape the new nation’s government and financial system. His life was brilliant, restless, and cut short in one of the most famous duels in U.S. history.
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John Jay
1745–1829
A key but sometimes overlooked Founding Father, this early American statesman helped shape the nation in diplomacy, law, and politics. He negotiated peace with Britain, argued for the Constitution in the Federalist Papers, and became the first chief justice of the United States.
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James Madison
1751–1836
Remembered as the "Father of the Constitution," this thoughtful statesman helped shape the framework of the United States in its earliest years. His life also opens a window onto the promises and contradictions of the founding era, from the Bill of Rights to the realities of slavery at Montpelier.
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