The Federalist

The Federalist: Or The New Constitution is a collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the United States Constitution. Originally published in 1787 and 1788, these essays were instrumental in shaping public opinion and convincing citizens to support the new Constitution. This 1911 edition of The Federalist includes all 85 essays, as well as an introduction by Henry Cabot Lodge. The essays cover a wide range of topics related to the Constitution, including the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary, the powers of the federal government, and the relationship between the states and the federal government. The Federalist is a seminal work in American political thought and is still widely read and studied today. This edition provides readers with a comprehensive and authoritative resource for understanding the ideas and arguments that shaped the Constitution and the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.