Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, this book constitutes a text central to the American political tradition. Written and published in newspapers in 1787 and 1788, these articles explain, defend and encourage approval of the new constitution drafted in 1787. An American classic in political theory. This edition is based on the Gideon edition with a new introduction, a Reader's Guide, a glossary, ten appendixes and other key documents leading up to the transmission of the Constitution to the governors of the several states.
