Federalist Classroom

Federalist Classics:

The following books are essential for understanding the Federalist Founders’ principles. A student self-study should begin at the beginning and read them all. Students may obtain the following books from their library or order the books by clicking on the titles below.

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, The Federalist Papers

• F.A. Hayek, The Constitution of Liberty

• Frank Meyer, In Defense of Freedom

• Joseph Schumpeter, Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy

• John Chamberlain, The Roots of Capitalism

• Charles Murray, The Pursuit of Happiness

• Richard Cornuelle, Reclaiming the American Dream

• Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America

• Robert Nesbit, Quest for Community

• Russell Kirk, Roots of American Order

• Wilhelm Roepke, A Humane Economy

• Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations

• Lord Acton, The History of Freedom

• Jane Jacobs, Life and Death of Great American Cities

• C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man

• John Locke, Second Treatise on Civil Government

Self Study from Center of the American Experiment:

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