The Essential Antifederalist

The Revised Edition of The Essential Antifederalist continues the original, important contribution to the history and thought of the founding, now with an importantly expanded interpretive essay comprehensively reviewing recent scholarship, very helpful apparatus, such as an index, and readier identification of individual entries. This is a MUST for teaching the founding. -- Colleen Sheehan, Villanova University
A review of the original Constitutional debate and especially Antifederalist criticisms help bring focus to other, less-often discussed issues that may have some bearing on the study of the contemporary presidency. * Presidential Studies Quarterly *
[This] book is a real service to our profession. The readings [the editors] have selected are very useful ones. -- John Koritansky, Hiram College
[This book] has been designed specifically for classroom use and provides a coherent expression of some of the principle themes of Antifederalists. -- Eugene W. Hickok, Jr., United States Undersecretary of Education
The most comprehensive one-volume access to Antifederalist thought, this volume offers a selected anthology of readings excerpted from the body of Antifederalist writing. * American Spectator *
This work is solid with all of the major essays by Antifederalist . . . an excellent selection because it can be readily digested by the general public. They will understand who the antifeds were and what they wrote. -- Independence National Historical Park
A compact yet comprehensive and judiciously balanced introduction to Antifederalist thought, perfect for teaching purposes and essential for adoption. -- Leonard W. Levy, Southern Oregon State College, author of Origins of the Fifth Amendment
A splendid collection of documents, in highly useable form. An excellent and convenient tool for teaching. -- Forrest McDonald, University of Alabama; author of We the People