A series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison that were published to support the adoption of the proposed United States Constitution.
85 essays that were printed in New York newspapers while that state was deciding whether or not to support the U.S. Constitution. The essays were written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison in 1787 and 1788 and explained why New Yorkers should support the Constitution.
Series of essays written in support of ratifying the Constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.
A series of essays written in 1787-1788 under the pseudonym Publius and published in New York City newspapers in the attempt to explain and defend the proposed Constitution. While written primarily to ensure New York's ratification of the Constitution, they have become the major source for understanding the design of the new government and a classic in political thought.
The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution. They were published serially in New York City newspapers beginning in October 1787. A compilation, called The Federalist, was published in 1788.