Monthly Archives: November 2016

Charles Beard and Federalist 10

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Hestal

When I first read historian Charles A. Beard’s excellent book, An Economic Interpretation of the American Constitution, it was forty-six years old and now more than a century after its publication it still stands like a rock. I first read … Continue reading →

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The Elitism of Alexander Hamilton

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Hestal

Alexander Hamilton theorized how wealthy elites would be chosen. In Federalist 30-36, he discussed the general power of taxation, and took up the question of who would likely be elected to represent the people. He introduced the discussion by saying … Continue reading →

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