The Federalist Papers Made Easier: The Complete and Original Text Subdivided and Annotated for Easier Understanding

This book makes politicians look like clowns. Our forefathers had the right idea and these new politicians who just want to be social media influencers should have to read this book as well. Simply read the very first letter by Hamilton and you’ll quickly see that the clowns on capital hill (both sides) have simply spit in the face of the constitution and what it once stood for.

I have always wondered why more emphasis wasn’t put on the federalist papers in school when learning about the forming of The United States of America and drafting The Constitution. I haven’t even scratched the surface yet on this book and I’m blown away at how much insight this lends to those writings by breaking them down in this way. The Federalist Papers are our opportunity to be a fly on the wall at the time and understand context and intent. Skousen masterfully breaks it down into sections with annotations that ensure the points are not only understood but reference-able by topic. I really like the review questions and can see this easily integrated into any class looking at The Constitution, Convention, and events at that time that inspired those men to craft such an incredible document. With gaslighting constitutional concepts at an all time peak from some of our representatives I think for the 4th of July this year a copy of this book will find its way into my representatives mail box. Keep a copy of the constitution in your back pocket and a copy of this on the desk and perhaps consider sending one to your favorite judge or representative. This country and the constitution is worth saving and this breaks down exactly why. What a gift from Hamilton, Madison, and Jay truly made easier by Skousen.

I gave it to him for Christmas as he requested the Federalist Papers, and this was a great edition for easy understanding.

If you are interested in finding out what the Founders of our country REALLY knew about human nature, principles of freedom and how to preserve our rights, this is the book to buy.I found it so much easier to follow and understand than the original version with all those long paragraphs. Now I know what the U.S. Constitution was designed to do! The new headings make each paragraph so clearly understood, and those drawn out sentences are condensed into clear principles. Skousen even added review questions for further pondering.If you compare Skousen's version to the original, you will see that NONE of the original wording of the Federalist Papers was changed. It is all simply clarified for easier reading and understanding with headings and emphasis.I highly recommend this excellent resource! In my opinion, "The Federalist Papers Made Easier" should be required reading in every high school. That just might save our floundering country.

In preparing to teach a series of Constitutional seminars in the 1970s I slugged my way through the Federalist Papers. Confusing at times? Yes. Incomprehensible at others? Yes. But Paul Skousen has done what has been needed ever since they came out -- a comprehensive study guide which makes all the Federalist papers clear and clean. Highly recommended for those who really want to know what makes our U.S. Constitution great, useful and so necessary today.

I've always felt a disconnect between the founding of the United States of America and modern-day politics. The debates, history, explanation of why things were set up the way they were; and how they have been twisted by modern politicians is now so much clearer to me. My eyes have been opened and I can see the roots of this nation! Great book! Every patriot should have this in their library and every school should include this as a standard textbook.

It is a real talent to simplify something without making it simpler. Skousen hits it on the head with the Federalist Papers Made Easier. Leaving the original text, while adding summarized headings and underlines, brings the dusty federalist papers back to life. I can’t believe this has never been done before! Highly suggested as THE study guide for the US Constitution.

This book has made understanding the Federalist papers so easy! True gold! It is refreshing to learn so much and reach deep into the minds of these knowledgeable men without the associated headache of difficult script. Skousen did a great job keeping it simple and not sacrificing anything.