by Glenn Beck
First published 2011
Glenn Beck tackles the founding documents that shaped American government. After his bestselling take on Thomas Paine's Common Sense, Beck turns to The Federalist Papers, the 18th-century essays by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. He translates selected essays into contemporary English, making the original arguments accessible to today's audience. Beck adds his own commentary and annotations throughout. He includes perspectives from both liberal and conservative historians and scholars on key essays. The book examines the central debate between states' rights and federal power that emerged during the Constitution's creation. Beck argues this conflict remains as urgent now as it was at America's founding. The adapted essays reveal how the Founding Fathers intended government to work and what they meant when establishing constitutional principles.
Genres: history, political-science, politics, non-fiction, academic, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informed-consent
Setting: America, United States
Period: 18th Century, Founding Era
430 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster