The Federalist Papers (Deluxe Library Edition) (Annotated)

A significant aspect of this collection is its role in advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution through essays written by "Publius." The authors, including Alexander Hamilton, argued against the necessity of a Bill of Rights, fearing that enumerating rights could limit them. The essays emphasize the Constitution's focus on government powers while leaving unenumerated rights to the states and the people, highlighting the tension between federal authority and individual liberties.