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The Federalist Papers

by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison

EN·~19 hours·86 chapters

Chapters

86 total

By Alexander Hamilton, John Jay,James Madison

0:02

FEDERALIST No. 1. General Introduction - For the Independent Journal. Saturday, October 27, 1787

9:58

FEDERALIST No. 2. Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, October 31, 1787

10:37

FEDERALIST No. 3. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) - For the Independent Journal. Saturday, November 3, 1787

9:14

FEDERALIST No. 4. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, November 7, 1787

10:15

FEDERALIST No. 5. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) - For the Independent Journal. Saturday, November 10, 1787

8:44

FEDERALIST No. 6. Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, November 14, 1787

14:16

FEDERALIST No. 7. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States) - For the Independent Journal. Thursday, November 15, 1787

14:48

FEDERALIST No. 8. The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States - From the New York Packet. Tuesday, November 20, 1787.

13:07

FEDERALIST No. 9. The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection - For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, November 21, 1787

12:42

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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Project Gutenberg

Release date

1998-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources Constitutional law -- United States

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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