The Federalist: With Letters of BrutusThe Federalist represents one side of one of the most momentous political debates ever conducted: whether to ratify, or to reject, the newly-drafted American constitution. This authoritative new edition presents in full all eighty-five Federalist papers, along with the sixteen letters of 'Brutus', the unknown New York Antifederalist. Each is systematically cross-referenced to the other, and both to the appended Articles of Confederation and US Constitution. Terence Ball provides all the standard series editorial features, making this the most accessible rendition ever of a classic of political thought in action. |
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Page xxxvi
... ( probably New York's Melancton Smith ) joins the fray on the Antifederalist side ; ( October 18 ) the New York Antifederalist " Brutus " publishes the first of sixteen letters critical of the proposed constitution ; ( October 27 ) ...
... ( probably New York's Melancton Smith ) joins the fray on the Antifederalist side ; ( October 18 ) the New York Antifederalist " Brutus " publishes the first of sixteen letters critical of the proposed constitution ; ( October 27 ) ...
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... probably " Cato , " the sometimes strident Antifederalist whose broadsides appeared in New York papers during the ratification debate . In June 1788 he presided over the New York ratifying convention , speaking strongly against ...
... probably " Cato , " the sometimes strident Antifederalist whose broadsides appeared in New York papers during the ratification debate . In June 1788 he presided over the New York ratifying convention , speaking strongly against ...
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