The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional Convention Debates (Signet Classics)

The Anti-Federalist Papers is a comprehensive collection of documents that provide insight into the political debates and compromises that shaped the United States Constitution.

Edited by renowned historian Ralph Ketchum, this book includes the complete texts of the Anti-Federalist Papers, Constitutional Convention debates, commentaries, and an Index of Ideas.

With a foreword by Ketchum, this volume offers a detailed understanding of the political context in which the Constitution was born.

The book provides answers to important questions such as whether members of government should be elected directly by the people, how powerful the executive should be, and what human rights should be protected from government infringement.

This is an essential resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the founding of the United States.