An excellent reference for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Constitution; this compilation of eighty-five articles explains and defends the ideals behind the highest form of law in the United States. The essays were written and published anonymously in New York newspapers during the years 1787 and 1788 by three of the Constitution's framers and ratifiers: Alexander Hamilton; General George Washington's Chief of Staff and first Secretary of the Treasury; John Jay; the first Chief Justice of the United States; and James Madison; father of the Constitution; author of the Bill of Rights; and fourth President of the United States.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.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Its not just about the fairies.By Ron SpolarAn exhaustive research effort to prove the Celtic Doctrine of Rebirth; the existence of the Otherworld; and of course; elfs; pixies; fairies and the lot. Includes personal interviews in all Celtic countries plus all available academic research..The author writes run on sentences sometimes a paragraph long. He likes using big; esoteric words. Author pushes his logic to the max and at times; makes assumptions he shouldn't. Along the way he provides a good review of pagan concepts and we learn much about ways in which Christianity borrowed from paganism to sell Christianity to the pagan peasants. It seems it was fashionable in the early 1900's to believe in seances and the possibility of talking to the dead. I think in part; Evans-Wentz demonstrates being culturally influenced by this. It is surprising how many of the books he quotes from are still being offered for sale and considered valuable enough to keep in print. Do I believe in fairies after reading this book? No; but I can say I understand the Celtics better. This is also a good example of someone who looks to science to support their hypothesis. Evans Wentz was hopeful science in the future would consider his beliefs and this work fundamentally scientific; part of orthodox science. Over 100 years later this is; sadly for him; still not the case. However; in his journey to that end; this his doctoral thesis; there is much value in this work in the study of comparative religion; folk beliefs; history and paganism. Similar to Joseph Campbell; he looks for common factors in the different religions. I can see why some of the best Wiccan authors suggest reading this book. It's not just about the fairies.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Celtic Fairy FaithBy flgulfloverThis book provides insight into the psyche of the Celtic people during the early 1900s. It shares mostly stories but also experiences that were passed along word of mouth by many people in their nineties. The similarities of the stories in various parts of the Celtic world offered a view of the times; how they saw sickness; illness and even death of family members; friends or domesticated animals by explaining the cause as fairy activity. The belief in the unseen world of fairies and its "Fairy Faith" was changing with the times. Religion; education and industrialization were suggested as some of the causes for a lack of belief in fairies as well as for the reasons fairies were not as popular or numerous in numbers as in earlier centuries.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Evans-wentz is laying out the Faith of the current and ...By birchlightEvans-wentz is laying out the Faith of the current and past Celtic peoples through story and testimony . As in most faith based ideologies; most information is second or third hand rather than experiential but with deep belief in Fairy and beings of mostly invisible nature that help and hinder our race. Also how it is corrupted and blended with the imposing Christianity.
