The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers are the eighty-five essays that Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay published in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788, under the shared name Publius, to persuade the state to ratify the proposed Constitution. They explain and defend the new design piece by piece: why a union is better than thirteen separate republics, how a large republic can control faction, how power is divided between the states and the federal government and among the three branches, and why an independent judiciary and an energetic executive are necessary. Written in haste for a political fight, they became the most consulted commentary on American government ever produced. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Yes. The Federalist Papers opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Federalist Papers is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Federalist Papers in the public domain?
Yes. The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Federalist Papers?
About 13 h 11 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Federalist Papers?
The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
