The Story of The Federalist: How Hamilton and Madison Reconceived America
By Professor Dan T. Coenen, University of Georgia School of Law
"Dan Coenen is a leading scholar of American constitutional law whose words are always worth reading. With The Story of The Federalist, he turns his keen insight on the legendary essays penned by those promoting a new national union in 1788 to expose the roots of our living Constitution."
— Edward J. Larson, Hugh & Hazel Darling Professor of Law, Pepperdine University
"Publius's The Federalist is the best book ever written on the United States Constitution; and in turn, Dan Coenen's new volume is the best book on The Federalist. Compehensive, judicious, graceful, accessible, and incisive -- this single volume brings Publius back to life. Whether you are exploring The Federalist for the first time or the fiftieth time, you will want to have Coenen at your side to guide you on your journey."
— Akhil Reed Amar Professor of Law, Yale University
For the Constitution to become law, it first had to be ratified by the states. Throughout the nation, however, the Framers' proposed new charter of government quickly engendered intense opposition. How was this opposition to be overcome, especially in the key battleground state of New York? Alexander Hamilton devised the strategy of defending the Constitution in a comprehensive series of essays, and he recruited James Madison to assist him in that effort. The result was The Federalist, a treatment of political theory so profound that Thomas Jefferson would later hail it as "the best commentary on the principles of government which was ever written."
This book tells the story of The Federalist -- how it came to be, what it had to say, and why it continues to guide constitutional thought to the present day. The story has been written not only for lawyers and historians, but for all who seek to know more about American's uniquely enduring system of government.
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Retail Price: $28.95 ISBN 0-9747286-3-2
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