The Federalist Papers (AmazonClassics Edition)

By: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

Narrated by: James Anderson Foster

Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Hailed by Thomas Jefferson as "the best commentary on the principles of government which was ever written," The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 essays published by Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay from 1787 to 1788, as a means to persuade the public to ratify the Constitution of the United States.

With nearly two-thirds of the essays written by Hamilton, this enduring classic is perfect for modern audiences passionate about his work or seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most important documents in US history.

AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from iconic authors. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or revisit an old favorite, these new editions open the door to the stories and ideas that have shaped our world.

Revised edition: Previously published as The Federalist Papers, this edition of The Federalist Papers (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

Public Domain (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Constitution still applies in the 21st Century

After going through The Federalist Papers for the first time in my life, it was found that this book of papers written over 200 years ago still applies to our society today in the 21st century. Must say it is easier to listen to than to sit down and read but then the reading was meant more for research purposes than reading cover to cover as a newspapers. One can find how the Constitution actually does apply in the case of indicting a sitting POTUS. In order to indict a sitting POTUS, the sitting POTUS must be impeached first including the Senate finding for the impeachment with a 2/3 vote. If that does not apply to the discussion in 2018 for something written 230 years ago, I don't know what does. #application #Constittution #impeachment #Tagsviving #Sweepstakes

wonderful ratings

wonderful ratings for anyone who wants to understand the founding of America it takes you back to the time when these Great Men debated and eventually ratified

Ahh;

to be young and in love! (9 more words are required for a published review.)

A Piece of the Foundation of the United States

This is a worthwhile time investment to understand the origins of the American democracy. The foundations of the constitution are laid bear with some sobering explanations for the ideals from which the country evolved and has devolved. Pay attention to the limitations of communication in shaping representation as well as the wide berth into the 2nd amendment (2 particular "papers" are dedicated to the subject).

This is not a story.

I liked the performance. It is not a story though, so I give it one star in that category.

In these times...

Everyone should read or revisit at least Federalist One. If you do I think historical context will lead you on.

Securing our happiness

Perhaps mandatory reading for all then. Question and response for those who desire to run for any office

Foundational Essays to Help Ratify the Constitution

I’ve had an old copy of The Federalist for a couple decades, but never thought to read it until recently. In looking up it’s history, too, it’s amazing to see that these were newspaper articles in response to other essays written against the Constitution to be ratified. (I’ve not yet read those articles.)

While John Jay only writes a handful of these 85 essays, he seems - to me, at least - the most level-headed Publius, while Alexander Hamilton and James Madison are certainly more passionate. Regardless, the three fellows make great arguments in favor of our Constitution and the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the United States government.

While the men predicted great growth of the country and were right on many accounts and incorrect on a few, it seems to me they were the most incorrect on just one: while they knew that the branches could make checks on each other, removing corruption, they didn’t think of the advancement of culture and that the branches could be simultaneously corrupted. In a small sense, this is where we sit today, unfortunately, as the citizens no longer affect their representatives, but are effected by the representatives’ actions. Publius did not address this, though “he” made a wonderful stand for our Constitution and showed love for the nation as a whole.

These were long sentences, well read by James Anderson Foster. There are a couple essays, though, where Hamilton and Madison are co-authors, and, though Foster changed his voice and tempo, it was not established for whom he spoke. Again, due to sentence length and vocabulary, there were times when I didn’t know whether a question or statement was being read. There was a spot where a question came (“does it…?), then a statement (“does it….”), then a question (“does it…?”). Lastly, due to the length of sentences, he would pause, not after a comma, but after the word “and” which came after a comma, and this got a little annoying. But, these were tremendously long sentences - some of them taking up entire paragraphs - and he eloquently narrated a wonderful book that must be read.

In reading, or listening to, this book, one’s knowledge of all three branches of government is not merely squared or cubed, but raised to a tremendous power!

First rate reading of the exceptional works of brilliant minds.

First rate reading of the exceptional works of brilliant minds. One can only wonder what these men would have thought of some of our present day political leaders.

A must-listen!

I’m still in awe of all the wisdom captured in these writings. The only reason this audiobook lost a star was because of the reader - he seemed so angry. I’ll avoid other titles read by him.