# The Federalist Papers

by [Alexander Hamilton](https://localbooks.app/authors/alexander-hamilton)

- Genres: [American History](https://localbooks.app/genres/history/american-history), [Politics](https://localbooks.app/genres/society/politics)
- Set in: [New York City, New York, United States](https://localbooks.app/places/us/new-york/new-york-city)
- Audience: Adult
- Published: 1788
- Pages: 346

## Description

Writing as 'Publius' in New York newspapers, Hamilton, Madison and Jay published 85 essays urging the state to ratify the new Constitution. They explain why a stronger union was needed and how its separated powers were meant to check one another.

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