{"product_id":"the-federalist-papers-the-writings-that-shaped-the-u-s-constitution","title":"The Federalist Papers: The Writings That Shaped the U.S. Constitution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis handsome jacketed hardback brings together 18 of the most influential essays from \u003ci\u003eThe Federalist Papers\u003c\/i\u003e, selected an introduced by constitutional historian R. B. Bernstein.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, these essays originated as a series of articles published in New York City's newspapers, seeking to explain and defend the proposed Constitution of the United States. Together they form \u003ci\u003eThe Federalist Papers\u003c\/i\u003e, now hailed as the most important American contribution to the literature of constitutional law making. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautiful gift edition brings together 18 of most influential of these essays, selected and introduced by constitutional historian R. B. Bernstein. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes: \u003cbr\u003e - No. 10 - The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection by Madison\u003cbr\u003e - No. 39 - The Conformity of the Plan to Republican Principles by Madison\u003cbr\u003e - No. 51 - The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments by Madison\u003cbr\u003e - No. 78 - The Judiciary Department by Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e - No. 84 - Certain General and Miscellaneous Objections to the Constitution Considered and Answered by Hamilton \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso featuring the complete text of the U.S. constitution and its amendments, this book makes a wonderful gift or collectible for any history enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourth President of the United States, \u003cb\u003e James Madison\u003c\/b\u003e (1751-1836) became known as the 'father' of the Constitution because of his influence in planning it and in helping to draw up the Bill of Rights. \u003cb\u003eAlexander Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e (1757-1804) was secretary and aide-de-camp to George Washington. He became a Member of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. \u003cb\u003eJohn Jay \u003c\/b\u003e(1745-1829) wrote The Address to the People of Great Britain, stating the case of the early settlers, which won him great acclaim and he also helped to ensure the approval of the Declaration of Independence in New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eR.B. Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e (editor and introducer), Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law, New York Law School, Lecturer in Political Science, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, City College of New York and author of \u003ci\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Founding Fathers Reconsidered\u003c\/i\u003e (both for Oxford University Press).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50535528694034,"sku":"9781398835641","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a3376893-93b0-4d1b-a674-096698c27360.jpg?v=1731438821","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-federalist-papers-the-writings-that-shaped-the-u-s-constitution","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}