In partnership with the library of congress, cspan brings you books that shaped america. We explore key works of literature that had a profound effect on the country. The federalist from 1788, essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and john j. In 1787 the newly drafted constitution was sent to the states for ratification. Two camps emerge, the federalists and the antifederalist. Starting in oober 1787, essays published under the pen name publius began appearing in newspapers, urge and the ratification of the constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and john jay. Theory were later combined into a book called the federalists. Because of the authors addressed a wide range of political issues including conflict between the states, taxation and foreign influence, they are still considered vital documents today for understanding the original intent of the constitution. The federalist papers continued to have an impact on the issues of contemporary america. Welc
In partnership with the library of congress, cspan brings you books that shaped america. We explore key works of literature that had a profound effect on the country. The federalist from 1788, essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and john j. In 1787 the newly drafted constitution was sent to the states for ratification. Two camps emerge, the federalists and the antifederalist. Starting in october 1787, essays published under the pen name publius began appearing in newspapers, urge and the ratification of the constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and john jay. Theory were later combined into a book called the federalists. Because of the authors addressed a wide range of political issues including conflict between the states, taxation and foreign influence, they are still considered vital documents today for understanding the original intent of the constitution. The federalist papers continued to have an impact on the issues of contemporary america. We
He is one of the pioneers of science fiction. He developed psychological terror. He wrote the only poem that is so famous, it has an nfl team named after him. He also was instrumental in the idea for art for arts sake, that it did not have to have a moral or make you a better person. It was enough that a terror story scares you because it is doing its job, and this also meant that because the story did not have to teach you something virtue didnt have to reward it. ,the villain could actually win in the end. Richmond is where poe spent more of his life than any other city. It is his hometown. He referred to himself as a virginian. This is where he was orphaned at the age of two, and he grew up with foster parents, john and Francis Allen. Without richmond he wouldnt have had the name allen. We wouldnt know what his name was. This is where he first fell in love. This is where he first wrote his poetry. This is where he had a lot of inspiredrations that literature for years to come. This
Team. This year we visit the 24 cities. Right now were going to show you several stops from our time in richmond, virginia. While until richmond, we took a driving tour of the city with merrill levar stoney. All right. Mayor stoney, thank you for showing us around richmond today. Thank you. If somebody has never been to richmond, virginia, what should they know about the city swl i think they should know that this is the cultural history arts capital of all things virginia. Were a city on the rise, were drive, but imagine a thriving city with the backdrop of all the historic riches we have here as well. So were going to a historic neighborhood right flou now then. Were headed to church zblil what makes it distinct . Its part of the original layout of the city of richmond. Youre about to see the original part of the city right here on the right, saint johns church. Tell me for those who dont know what happened at saint johns church, tell me about that spot. I know many people who have t
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