The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay with New Introduction and Notes by Charles R. Kesler

The Federalist Papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, brilliantly defend what was in their day a revolutionary charter—the Constitution of the United States. The Federalist Papers explain the complexities of a constitutional government—its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man. Scholars have long regarded this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory.

The Mentor Federalist Papers is based on the original McLean edition of 1788. Edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter, this special edition includes:

·brand-new material by Charles R. Kesler—a new introduction with textual notes and a select bibliography

·a table of contents with a brief precis of each essay

·an appendix containing a copy of the Constitution with cross-references to The Federalist Papers

·an Index of Ideas that lists the major political concepts discussed

·copies of The Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation