Audiobooks by John Jay

The U.S. Constitution - with Thunderstorms

Relax and listen to a reading of the U.S. Constitution while thunderstorms play in the background. Use the built-in speakers or get the best experience with headphones. The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (Author), Various (Narrator)

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The Federalist Papers (Unabridged)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the infancy of a nation, a debate raged. Should the newly formed United States bind itself under a strong central government, or risk the chaos of fragmented states? Experience the historical arguments that shaped America's destiny in 'The Federalist Papers,' a collection of essays by the nation's founding fathers, brought to life in this captivating audiobook. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison as they dissect the proposed Constitution, addressing concerns of tyranny, and championing a vision of unity and prosperity. Will their compelling arguments win the hearts and minds of the people? Listen and discover the birth of a nation through the voices of its architects.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (Author), Digital Voice Marcus G (Narrator)

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The Federalist Papers (Unabridged)

Thomas Jefferson hailed The Federalist Papers as the best commentary ever written about the principles of government. Milestones in political science and enduring classics of political philosophy, these articles are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and those with an interest in the foundation of U.S. government and law.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (Author), Brian Morris (Narrator)

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The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers are a collection of eighty-five articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in favor of ratifying the United States Constitution. First appearing in 1787 as a series of letters to New York newspapers, this collective body of work is widely considered to be among the most important historical collections of all time. Although the authors of The Federalist Papers foremost intended to influence the vote in favor of ratifying the Constitution, in Federalist No. 1 Hamilton explicitly set their debate in broader political terms. “It has been frequently remarked,” he wrote, “that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and example, to decide the important question, whether societies of men are really capable or not of establishing good government from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force." Among the many highlights of these acclaimed essays is Federalist No. 10, in which Madison discusses the means of preventing rule by majority faction and advocates for a large, commercial republic. This is generally regarded as the most important of the eighty-five essays from a philosophical perspective, and it is complemented by Federalist No. 14, in which Madison takes the measure of the United States, declares it appropriate for an extended republic, and concludes with a memorable defense of the Constitution. In Federalist No. 70, Hamilton advocates for a one-man chief executive, and in Federalist No. 78 he persuasively lays the groundwork for the doctrine of judicial review by federal courts.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (Author), Alma Willis, Ayden Booth, Dawson Hammond, Dorine Oliver, Leandro Stuart, Peyton Cooke, Reuben Buchanan, Talia Morton (Narrator)

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The Federalist Papers

Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Madison and John Jay - three of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America - The Federalist Papers combined to form one of the most important document in American history. Containing a collection of 85 detailed papers about the US Constitution and the explanation of the various laws that the Government itself has to abide by, along with every single one of its branches, this writing presented more or less in laymen terms the exact reasons why ratifying the Constitution was a good idea. The Papers offer a detailed outline on the separation of powers and on how political power has to be used within severe limitation in order to prevent the people from having to give up their freedom and rights as citizens. Written in a time when the ratification of the Constitution still hung in the balance, they acted as a valuable incentive to help inform and convince both state legislators and the general population of its crucial importance. To exemplify the value of The Federalist Papers, it is worth mentioning the suggestion that the late historian Clinton Rossiter made regarding anyone who didn't wish to be burdened with reading all 85 of the papers included in this work. He recommended a number of papers as the ones he considered to be the "most important," while later admitting that whoever read that selection would want to continue with the rest as well. The Federalist Papers played a major role in the acceptance and ratification of the US Constitution, and are considered to be a writing of significant cultural, historical and political value today. If you want to learn more about your rights as an American citizen and the limitations of the US Central and Federal Government, as they were defined by the Founding Fathers themselves, reading this remarkable piece of political literature is an absolute must.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (Author), Group (Narrator)

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The Federalist Papers

The U.S. Constitution was approved by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. It was to become law only if it was ratified by nine of the thirteen states. New York was a key state, but it contained strong forces opposing the Constitution. A series of eighty-five letters appeared in New York City newspapers between October 1787 and August 1788 urging support for the Constitution. These letters remain the first and most authoritative commentary on the American concept of federal government. Later known as The Federalist Papers, they were published under the pseudonym 'Publius,' although written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. 'The Federalist Papers stand as key documents in the founding of the United States.''Amazon.com, Editorial Review

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (Author), Michael Edwards (Narrator)

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The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers---a collection of eighty-five essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution---serves as the primary source for interpreting the Constitution and outlines the philosophy and motivation behind this newly proposed government system.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay (Author), Arthur Morey (Narrator)

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