Max M Edling
Books by Max M Edling
A Revolution in Favor of Government
by Max M Edling
This book picks up on the story of the Federalist Papers. Hitherto historians had tended to consider Hamilton’s role in framing the US Constitution as subordinate to that of Madison. Edling shows that Hamilton was absolutely central to the process and the final outcome. Where Madison was interested in particular structures and in the protection of individual rights, Hamilton’s concerns were focused more on ensuring the state was strong enough to protect itself. He was instrumental in ensuring that Congress had unlimited powers of taxation and deepened its control over the army, the navy and the militias.
Interviews where books by Max M Edling were recommended
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Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787
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Novus Ordo Seclorum
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Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution
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A Revolution in Favor of Government
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Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788
by Pauline Maier
The best books on The US Constitution, recommended by Jack Rakove
The best books on The US Constitution, recommended by Jack Rakove
The Pulitzer prize-winning history professor tells us how the Constitution came to be written and ratified and explains why, after more than 200 years, Americans are still so deeply wedded to it.
