The Essential Federalist: A New Reading of The Federalist PapersRowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1998 M12 1 - 192 páginas Jefferson called The Federalist 'the best commentary on the principles of government which was ever written,' and yet the text is considered lifeless and impenetrable by all but the most persistent readers. The Essential Federalist presents a bold new approach to reading one of the most important documents in American history. By careful selection, organization, and annotation of the essays' most meaningful passages, this book showcases what is central to The Federalist. 'If the road over which you will still have to pass,' in reading these papers, wrote Publius, 'should in some places appear to you tedious or irksome, you will recollect that you are in quest of information on a subject the most momentous which can engage the attention of free people. . . . It will be my aim to remove the obstacles to your progress in as compendious a manner as it can be done, without sacrificing utility to dispatch.' Dr. Quentin P. Taylor takes up Publius' challenge by making The Federalist an understandable and usable resource. This book will be essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand the roots of American government. |
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... Articles of Confederation ( 1781-1789 ) , the proceed- ings of the Federal Convention in Philadelphia ( 1787 ) , and the ratification contest which followed ( 1787–88 ) . It was during this last period that The Federalist was composed ...
... Articles of Confederation ( 1781-1789 ) , the proceed- ings of the Federal Convention in Philadelphia ( 1787 ) , and the ratification contest which followed ( 1787–88 ) . It was during this last period that The Federalist was composed ...
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... Articles . Amendments authorizing Con- gress to levy a modest impost ( or tariff ) gained the support of twelve of thirteen states on two separate occasions , but failed to gain the unani- mous support required under the Articles ...
... Articles . Amendments authorizing Con- gress to levy a modest impost ( or tariff ) gained the support of twelve of thirteen states on two separate occasions , but failed to gain the unani- mous support required under the Articles ...
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... Con- vinced that the Articles of Confederation were beyond repair , he was among those who advocated the creation of a strong national govern- ment that would act directly on the people . ( 4 THE ESSENTIAL FEDERALIST.
... Con- vinced that the Articles of Confederation were beyond repair , he was among those who advocated the creation of a strong national govern- ment that would act directly on the people . ( 4 THE ESSENTIAL FEDERALIST.
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... Articles the cramped authority of Congress extended only to the states , not to indi- viduals . ) Hamilton's influence , however , was blunted by his colleagues from New York , John Lansing , Jr. and Robert Yates , who opposed any plan ...
... Articles the cramped authority of Congress extended only to the states , not to indi- viduals . ) Hamilton's influence , however , was blunted by his colleagues from New York , John Lansing , Jr. and Robert Yates , who opposed any plan ...
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... Articles " that every state shall abide by the determinations of the United States in Congress . " The measure died in committee , but it testified to Madison's conviction that the critical problems facing , the beleaguered republic ...
... Articles " that every state shall abide by the determinations of the United States in Congress . " The measure died in committee , but it testified to Madison's conviction that the critical problems facing , the beleaguered republic ...
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The Essential Federalist: A New Reading of the Federalist Papers Alexander Hamilton,James Madison,John Jay Vista previa limitada - 1998 |
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