{"product_id":"the-federalist-papers-the-ideas-that-forged-the-american-constitution-hardcover","title":"The Federalist Papers: The Ideas That Forged the American Constitution - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. B. Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eAlexander Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Madison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis handsome hardback brings together a selection of the most influential essays from \u003ci\u003eThe Federalists Papers\u003c\/i\u003e, presented in a elegant pocket edition with gilded page edges and a striking gold-embossed cover design.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten 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\u003eThis 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\u003eIncludes: \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\u003eThis ornate edition features \u003cb\u003egilded-page edges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epatterned endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e, and a beautiful \u003cb\u003egold-embossed cover design\u003c\/b\u003e, making a wonderful gift or collectible for any history enthusiast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 6.3 x 4.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764797079840,"sku":"9781398830462","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6ec4a00cb1282293d52248eadb90fd07.webp?v=1780254993","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-federalist-papers-the-ideas-that-forged-the-american-constitution-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}