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The Federalist Papers
by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison
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86 totalBy Alexander Hamilton, John Jay,James Madison
FEDERALIST No. 1. General Introduction - For the Independent Journal. Saturday, October 27, 1787
FEDERALIST No. 2. Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, October 31, 1787
FEDERALIST No. 3. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) - For the Independent Journal. Saturday, November 3, 1787
FEDERALIST No. 4. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, November 7, 1787
FEDERALIST No. 5. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) - For the Independent Journal. Saturday, November 10, 1787
FEDERALIST No. 6. Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, November 14, 1787
FEDERALIST No. 7. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States) - For the Independent Journal. Thursday, November 15, 1787
FEDERALIST No. 8. The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States - From the New York Packet. Tuesday, November 20, 1787.
FEDERALIST No. 9. The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, November 21, 1787
Description
In this foundational collection of essays, a trio of the nation’s most insightful thinkers addresses the pressing question of how a fledgling republic should be governed. Written in the heated months following the Revolutionary War, the papers argue for a stronger, united government while acknowledging the deep anxieties and competing interests of the time. The authors speak directly to ordinary citizens, urging them to weigh public good against personal ambition and to consider the long‑term consequences of their choice.
Listeners will hear clear, persuasive arguments that blend philosophy, practical politics, and vivid historical examples. The prose is both rigorous and accessible, inviting anyone interested in the origins of American constitutional thought to follow the debate as it unfolds. By the end of the first section, the stage is set for a lively exchange of ideas that still resonates in today’s discussions about liberty, authority, and the balance of power.
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en
Duration
~19 hours (1145K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1998-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
Alexander Hamilton
1757–1804
Born in the Caribbean and rising through talent, drive, and ambition, this Founding Father helped shape the new United States in its earliest years. He is remembered above all as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury and a key architect of the nation’s financial system.
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John Jay
1745–1829
A key architect of the early United States, he helped secure peace with Britain, shaped the new nation's diplomacy, and became the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. His career moved easily between law, politics, and public service at a moment when the country was still taking shape.
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James Madison
1751–1836
Best known as the "Father of the Constitution," this small, sharp-minded Virginian helped shape the framework of the United States and later served as its fourth president. His career stretched from the Revolution to the early republic, with lasting influence on religious liberty, constitutional design, and the Bill of Rights.
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