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Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay's The Federalist Papers. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides.
What’s in a Name? Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote under the shared pseudonym “Publius,” a reference to Publius Valerius Publicola, a founder of the Roman Republic, symbolizing their commitment to republican ideals.
Quick Turnaround. The Federalist Papers’ authors wrote and published the essays at an astonishing pace. Sometimes, they produced multiple essays in a single week to keep up with the rapid debate over the Constitution.