James Madison

A Memorial and Remonstrance, On The Religious Rights Of Man: Written In 1784-85 (1828) is a book written by James Madison. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Madison gave in defense of religious freedom and the separation of church and state. The book was written in response to a proposed bill in Virginia that would have established a state-supported religion and imposed religious taxes on citizens who did not belong to that religion. Madison argued that this would violate the principles of religious freedom and tolerance that were enshrined in the U. S. Constitution. The book is a powerful and eloquent defense of the rights of individuals to practice their own religion, or no religion at all, without interference from the government. It is a seminal work in the history of American political thought and a testament to Madison's commitment to religious freedom and the separation of church and state. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1828 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Federalist Papers By Alexander Hamilton, John Jay (Authored by), James Madison (Authored by)

A selection of nineteen essential essays from The Federalist Papers in their original lengths by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, with notes by Richard Beeman Penguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, and--above all--essential reads from American political history, selected by leading scholars. Series editor Richard Beeman, author of The Penguin Guide to the U. S. Constitution, draws together the great texts of American civic life to create a timely and informative mini-library of perennially vital issues. Whether readers are encountering these classic writings for the first time, or brushing up in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, these slim volumes will serve as a powerful and illuminating resource for scholars, students, and civic-minded citizens. Written at a time when furious arguments were raging about the best way to govern America, The Federalist Papers had the immediate practical aim of persuading New Yorkers to accept the newly drafted Constitution in 1787. In this they were supremely successful, but their influence also transcended contemporary debate to win them a lasting place in discussions of American political theory. The Federalist Papers make a powerful case for power-sharing between State and Federal authorities and have only risen in legal influence over the last two centuries. Beeman's analysis helps clarify the goals, at once separate and in concert, of Madison, Hamilton, and Jay during their writing, and his selection of some of the most important papers show the array of issues--both philosophical and policy-specific--covered by this body of work. The best commentary on the principles of government which ever was written - Thomas Jefferson