Book Review: The Federalist Papers in Modern Language
The book I own is:
"The Federalist Papers In Modern Language"
Indexed for Today's Political Issues
Edited by Mary E Webster
Published by Merril Press
ISBN 0-936783-21-4
The Federalist Papers is an indispensable book of anyone who is interested in the roots of our nation. It explains the intent and reasoning of our founders with regard to articles and sections of the US Constitution. It was written and published by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay in an effort to persuade the states to ratify our US Constitution. Each paper focuses on a specific topic and defends the relevant section, article or paragraph of the US Constitution by countering attacks against the Constitution by anti-Federalists. I always reference the Federalist Papers, the US Constitution and US history for questions regarding today's issues.
This book begins with the preamble to the US Constitution and the original US Constitution. It contains references to the Federalist Papers number that address each paragraph.
The book is easy to read and understand. As you read the book, you will find many references to specific sections or paragraphs of the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution. In the back of the book you will find a glossary, the Articles of Confederation, a bibliography and an index. The glossary contains the definitions of various words used in the original text.
The Federalist paper number is listed at the top of each page, making it easy to find the one you are interested in. The actual page number is listed at the bottom of each page. The editor's text and the quotes from the original Federalist Papers are clearly defined.
If you have any concerns about a modern language version of the Federalist Papers, you can access the original Federalist Papers on line at the following URL
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/histdox/fedpapers.html
If you would rather purchase the book, you can purchase it at the following URL:
http://www.amazon.com/Federalist-Papers-Alexander-Hamilton/dp/0451628810#_
Otherwise, you can purchase a copy of The Federalist Papers In Modern Language at Amazon.com. Here is the URL:
http://www.amazon.com/Federalist-Papers-Language-Indexed-Political/dp/0936783214
There is no better reference for the original intent of our fathers and for getting back to our roots than the Federalist Papers.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentSounds like a great book.
sounds interesting but a bit heavy for my reading endeavors at this time in my life.
I have a copy of the Federalist. It's actually fascinating reading, and is probably the third most important set of historical American documents, after the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Thanks, John!