The Federalist Papers

By Alexander Hamilton

A collaborative work between Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay written under the collective pseudonym "Publius", The Federalist Papers is a collection of works and essays providing intimate insight into the U.S. Founding Fathers' philosophy that informed the creation of the U.S. Constitution. A seminal work on enlightened government, this book is a must read for those who truly want to know the principles that informed how the U.S. government was formed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Antiquarius
• Release date: Dec 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781647986353

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) was an American statesman, legal scholar, military leader, lawyer, and economist. After serving as a senior aide to General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, Hamilton practiced law and founded the Bank of New York. As the need to replace the confederal government became apparent, Hamilton advocated for a Constitutional Convention to be held in Philadelphia. Following the convention, Hamilton wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers, essays and articles intended to promote the ratification of the new Constitution. He then served as head of the Treasury Department under President Washington, later campaigning for Thomas Jefferson’s presidential nomination. In 1804, following a dispute, Hamilton was killed in a duel by politician and lawyer Aaron Burr.