The Federalist

Description

By identifying all the historical references and literary allusions by which the Founders sought to amplify their arguments and convince their readers -- and by clarifying those important concepts (such as sovereignty, contract, separation of powers) which influenced the thinking of both the Founders and their opponents -- renowned historian J R Pole here sets the Federalist Papers in the intellectual world inhabited by Hamilton, Madison and Jay. In reading Pole's annotation alongside the main text, students and scholars alike will gain a deeper understanding of the papers -- and of the time, needs, and circumstances that shaped them. Pole's Introduction, a thematic index, a chronology of politically significant events from 1688 to 1791, and the inclusion of The Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution further distinguish an edition priced for classroom use.

James Neal Madison also is the painter of the lithograph, The Highland Charge at Drummossie Muir, Battle of Culloden, April 16, 1746. Published by Pelican, this vivid, full-color print is in its second edition printing. J. R. Pole, formerly Rhodes Professor of American History at the University of Oxford, is an Emeritus Fellow of St. Catherine's College, Oxford.

"This edition will surely replace existing editions. The quality, accuracy and thoroughness of the annotation is quite impressive. Many notes are nice little essays in themselves. This edition will make a significant contribution to the scholarship on The Federalist. I always thought it a splendid idea and the execution shows off Professor Pole's erudition with subtlety and grace..." -- Joyce Appleby, UCLA. "This is a well-edited, interesting version of The Federalist that certainly makes a contribution to Federalist scholarship. The editing is very well done -- and well-written..." -- Ralph Ketcham, Syracuse University.