{"product_id":"federalist-papers-hamilton-jay-madison-9780451528810","title":"The Federalist Papers | Alexander Hamilton, James Madison \u0026 John Jay","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe Federalist Papers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780451528810\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e0451528816\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAlexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eEditor \/ Contributor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eClinton Rossiter \/ Charles R. Kesler\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePenguin Publishing Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eApril 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e648\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eConstitutional History \u0026amp; Democracy, American Government \u0026amp; Political Science\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA document that shaped a nation, \u003cem\u003eThe Federalist Papers\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an authoritative analysis of the United States Constitution and an enduring classic of political philosophy. Written collectively by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, these essays carefully explain the immense complexities of a constitutional government. The authors lay out the political structure and fundamental principles required to sustain a republic based on the inherent rights of man. For centuries, scholars have regarded this work as a monumental milestone in political science and a cornerstone of American political theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBased on the original McLean edition of 1788 and masterfully edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter, this highly accessible edition provides vital context for the founding of the nation. It includes extensive textual notes and a select bibliography by Charles R. Kesler, a table of contents featuring a brief précis of each essay, and an invaluable appendix. The appendix features a copy of the Constitution cross-referenced directly to the papers, an Index of Ideas listing the major political concepts discussed, and full copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis comprehensive volume is an absolute necessity for students of history, political science, and law. It is highly recommended for constitutional scholars, legal professionals, educators, and any engaged citizen looking to deepen their understanding of American democracy and the original structural intent behind the United States Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biographies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Madison\u003c\/strong\u003e (1751-1836) served as the fourth President of the United States and is universally recognized as the \"father\" of the Constitution due to his massive influence in its planning and his drafting of the Bill of Rights. He also served as Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson, where he successfully negotiated the Louisiana Purchase. He dedicated his life to public service, working to secure religious freedom and shape the foundational laws of the young republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Jay\u003c\/strong\u003e (1745-1829) was an instrumental force in early American law and diplomacy. Appointed as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1789, he established critical judicial precedents and shaped the court's procedures. Prior to this, he was a key figure in stating the claims of the colonists to Great Britain and ensuring New York's approval of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American military officer, visionary statesman, and Founding Father. Serving as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington from 1789 to 1795, Hamilton laid the groundwork for the nation's financial system and founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1791.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWidely considered one of the most important works of political philosophy and American history ever published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIncludes expert historical curation and cross-referencing by noted historians Clinton Rossiter and Charles R. Kesler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRelated Titles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bill of Rights\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe United States Constitution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The Federalist Papers\",\n    \"author\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Alexander Hamilton\"\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"James Madison\"\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"John Jay\"\n      }\n    ],\n    \"editor\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Clinton Rossiter\"\n    },\n    \"contributor\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Charles R. 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