The Federalist Papers
By George H. Smith and Wendy McElroy
Read by Craig Deitschmann with a supporting cast
The Giants of Political Thought Series
Unabridged
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781470812423
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ISBN: 9780786173259
| Runtime: | 2.75 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The US Constitution was approved by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. It was to become law only if it was ratified by nine of the thirteen states. New York was a key state, but it contained strong forces opposing the Constitution. A series of eighty-five letters appeared in New York City newspapers between October 1787 and August 1788 urging support for the Constitution. These letters remain the first and most authoritative commentary on the American concept of federal government.
Later known asThe Federalist Papers, they were published under the pseudonym 'Publius,' although written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. This presentation explores the major arguments contained inThe Federalist Papersand contrasts them with the views of the Anti-Federalists.
Author
Author Bio: George H. Smith
George H. Smith is an author, editor, educator, and speaker. His first book was the very popular Atheism: The Case against God. Smith began teaching in the 1970s and for nearly twenty
years spent his summers instructing university students in political philosophy and American political and intellectual history at seminars sponsored by the Cato Institute and the Institute for
Humane Studies. His many articles and book reviews have appeared in a wide range of publications, including Reason, the New York Times, and the Journal of Libertarian
Studies.
Author Bio: Wendy McElroy
Wendy McElroy has written on women’s issues for Reason, Liberty, and the National Review. She is the author of several books on feminism and has worked as a scholar for such think tanks as the Cato Institute. She was a 1997 Mencken Award finalist.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Runtime: | 2.75 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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