Hamilton, Madison & Jay – The Federalist: Essays on the Constitution of the United States (Buenos Aires, 1868)

A landmark work in modern constitutional thought, The Federalist contains the famous essays written in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in defense of the United States Constitution. This Buenos Aires, Imprenta del Siglo, 1868 edition represents the first Spanish translation, prepared by José María Cantilo, and includes an appendix containing the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States.

An essential reference for the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, republican government, and political theory. A highly desirable work for legal historians, constitutional scholars, specialized libraries, and collectors of nineteenth-century political literature.