The Federalist V1: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favor of the New Constitution, as Agreed Upon by the Federal Convention, September (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161836394)

The Federalist V1 is a book that contains a collection of essays written in favor of the new constitution that was agreed upon by the Federal Convention on September 17, 1787. The book was written by Henry Barton Dawson in 1864. The essays in this book were originally published in various newspapers and magazines under the pseudonym ""Publius"". The authors of these essays, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, argued in favor of the new constitution and explained its various provisions. They also addressed the concerns and objections raised by critics of the constitution. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary, the powers of the federal government, and the need for a strong central government. The Federalist V1 is an important historical document that provides insights into the debates and discussions that took place during the drafting of the US Constitution.With A Historical Introduction And Notes. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry B. Dawson
ISBN-10: 116183639X
ISBN-13: 9781161836394
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 762
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.81d