The Federalist Papers (Dodo Press) (Paperback)

from RandyStafford

My reactions to reading this in 1992. What can you say about a classic of political thought -- a dense work that took a long time to read? I'll record a few surface impressions. Madison has a more reasonable tone than the sometimes sarcastic Hamilton. Though he never names names, you can see why ...

from antiquary

I rated it 5 not just because it is a classic, but because it really is that good-- and much less naive than some commentators make out. For example, it clearly does expect that the US will have fiercely partisan politics.

from fredjryder1946

Okay. Here's what it is! Step ONE: Read the book. Step TWO: Just for kicks, turn on the boob tube and watch Hannity & Colmes, or any live session of the Senate or the House. And maybe a presidential debate or two. Step THREE: Ask the Almighty: "What the hell happened to this country??????"

from LisaMaria_C

This subtitle to my edition is "The Famous Papers on the Principles of American Government." It's an apt description, but perhaps doesn't go far enough. Try foundational. They consist of 85 essays by Alexander Hamilton, who became our first Secretary of the Treasury, James Madison, who largely fr...

from justagirlwithabook

I have a large collection of historical books that are considered either 'classics' or are just informational texts to inform us more of history (or to provide context, etc. etc). This is just one of those! Plus it's Alexander Hamilton and he doesn't really need a review.