<b>A DOCUMENT THAT SHAPED A NATION <p/>An authoritative analysis of the Constitution of the United States and an enduring classic of political philosophy. <br></b><br>Written by Alexander Hamilton James Madison and John Jay <i>The Federalist Papers</i> explain the complexities of a constitutional government--its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man. Scholars have long regarded this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory. <p/> Based on the original McLean edition of 1788 and edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter this special edition includes: <p/> &#9679; Textual notes and a select bibliography by Charles R. Kesler<br> &#9679; Table of contents with a brief précis of each essay<br> &#9679; Appendix with a copy of the Constitution cross-referenced to The Federalist Papers<br> &#9679; Index of Ideas that lists the major political concepts discussed<br> &#9679; Copies of The Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation