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* a series of 85 essays published in New York newspapers and distributed nationally in 1787-1788 | * a series of 85 essays published in New York newspapers and distributed nationally in 1787-1788 | ||
* the essays explained and defended the proposed federal constitution of 1787 | * the essays explained and defended the proposed federal constitution of 1787 | ||
** which can be generally defined as creation of a new, centralized government under "republican" principles | |||
*** those being representation, separation of powers, and limits on the power of the majority | |||
* the essays were signed "Publius" | * the essays were signed "Publius" | ||
** Publius Valerius was one of founders of the Roman Republic who overthrew the Etruscan kings | ** Publius Valerius was one of founders of the Roman Republic who overthrew the Etruscan kings | ||