Discover the foundation of modern democracy with The Federalist Papers, a collection of essays that shaped the United States Constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, this work remains one of the most influential texts in political history. The Blueprint of a Nation Originally published in 1787–1788, these essays were written to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They explain the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and the impo...

"Life of Bunyan" by James Hamilton is a compelling biography that delves into the life and struggles of John Bunyan, the renowned author of "The Pilgrim's Progress." Hamilton paints a vivid portrait of Bunyan's early years, his spiritual awakening, and the profound impact of his imprisonment on his writing. The book explores Bunyan's unwavering faith and resilience in the face of adversity, providing readers with a deep understanding of his character and the historical context in which he ...

A literal translation that offers fresh insight into the PsalmsThe psalms are the inspired prayers and praises of God's people. When we study and pray them, they change us--we are shaped by Scripture to think about God the way the psalmists did, and their words become the overflow of our hearts. But much of what makes the psalms so powerful is embedded in the structure and artistry of the original Hebrew--features that most English translations, by rendering the ps...

A few words of preface concerning a country so little known as that in which these pages were written may, perhaps, be useful to the reader. For the sake of those who may be interested in its past history or present condition, I shall indicate the sources which will supply further information.Cyrenaica, or, as it was called under the Ptolemys, Pentapolis, is situated on the northern coast of Africa, between Carthage and Egypt. In its commercial importance it once almost rivalled the...

In "Life of Bunyan," James Hamilton offers a profound examination of the life and spiritual journey of John Bunyan, the celebrated author of "The Pilgrim's Progress." Through a meticulous blend of biographical narrative and literary analysis, Hamilton situates Bunyan within the socio-political context of 17th-century England, drawing attention to the trials of dissenting faith and the rich tapestry of allegory that characterizes Bunyan's work. The prose is both accessible and scholarly, re...

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Publishing essays in the age of the tweet is a bit like selling buggywhips next to the car dealership. One would only expect such an activity to be pursued by old fuddy-duddies waving their canes at the kids on their lawns. We are actually huge proponents of social media. The restrictions of 140 characters have brought soul back to wit, and created surprisingly elegant moments of poignancy in the decade since first we tweeted. Still, sometimes, after consuming a cascade of snappy one-liner...

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In Granada, on a thirty-five-acre plateau atop a last spur of the Sierra Nevada, Spanish Islam erected its last royal palace, the Alhambra. For two and half centuries, twenty sultans of the royal house of Nasrid - named for Nasr, the grandfather of its founder - enjoyed this majestic residence, the last and best-preserved monument of a long-lived culture. Today, it remains a place of perfection, redolent of spiritual balance, not decay. The Alhambra reveals in its structures and decoration...

In 1787, delegates from the recently independent 13 colonies met in Philadelphia to try to forge a new, stronger Constitution. That summer, the representatives ironed out a document that had pluses and minuses for all involved, a point noted by Ben Franklin in explaining why he assented to it at the end of the process. Even after the final document was ready, it still had to be ratified by the colonies, which required the delegates to attempt to argue for or against it. Nobody did this better...

"A very funny sendup of Italian-cooking-holiday-romance novels" ( Publishers Weekly).Gerald Samper, an effete English snob, has his own private hilltop in Tuscany where he whiles away his time working as a ghostwriter for celebrities and inventing wholly original culinary concoctions––including ice cream made with garlic and the bitter, herb-based liqueur known as Fernet Branca. But Gerald's idyll is about to be shattered by the arrival of Marta, on the run...

The Federalist Papers present a series of essays defending the principles of the United States Constitution. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay articulate ideas about federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances with clarity and force. Though rooted in a specific historical moment, their arguments remain central to modern political thought. Analytical and enduring, this collection is essential for understanding how stable governance can be designed and maintained. This edition feature...