The Federalist

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Originally known as simply "The Federalist," this body of work is a compilation of essays explaining the principles behind the Constitution. Written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton, all sharing the pseudonym "Publius," this collection is known in modern times as "The Federalist Papers."

  • The Avalon Project: The Federalist Papers  - Yale Law School presents the entire Federalist Papers, identifying the actual author of each of the in-depth essays about the new government the founders were proposing.
  • The Federalist Papers  - Contains all 85 essays from the body of work, each of which was written to educate about the United States Constitution and the principles behind it. Also offers related documents and additional off-site references.
  • The Federalist Papers  - Contains the complete Federalist Papers, along with images of the authors, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay,and articles about the collection.
  • Library of Congress: The Federalist Papers  - Contains information about the Federalist Papers, who wrote them, how, and why. Also provides links on the site where one can read more details about that body of work.
  • Our Documents: The Federalist Papers  - Federal government web site exhibits images of the actual original documents, the text, and details about each of the essays.
  • Sparknotes: The Federalist Papers  - Displays the entire collection, along with summaries and analysis of each and study questions.
 
 
 
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