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The Federalist Papers
by Hamilton, Madison & Jay · 1788
★★★★★Editor's Pickintermediate
The foundational documents of American constitutional thought.
★ Why We Recommend It
This is one of the most important works in the liberty tradition — essential for any serious student of free markets and individual rights.
Best For:Intermediate readersBuilding a foundationSecond-year study
★ Key Takeaways
What You'll Learn from The Federalist Papers
- 1The Constitution creates a system of competing interests to prevent tyranny.
- 2Faction is inevitable; the solution is to control its effects, not suppress it.
- 3Separation of powers prevents any single branch from accumulating dangerous power.
- 4A Bill of Rights is necessary to protect individual liberty from government overreach.
- 5Federalism — dividing power between states and the national government — is a bulwark of freedom.
★ About the Author
Hamilton, Madison & Jay
Hamilton, Madison & Jay is a leading thinker in the tradition of economic and political liberty. This work represents a significant contribution to the literature of freedom and free markets, and has influenced generations of students and scholars.
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