Ford, Henry Jones 1851-1925 creator Johnson, Allen 1870-1931 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Washington and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Federalism" by Henry Jones Ford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of the formative years of the United States federal government, primarily focusing on the interactions and challenges faced by key figures such as George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton. The main themes revolve around the establishment of federal authority, the political dynamics of the time, and the struggles inherent in creating a national government. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Washington's reluctance to assume the presidency, preferring the quiet life at Mount Vernon to the burdens of public office. His deep concerns about the role of a president in shaping a new government are laid out, alongside the rising influence of Madison and Hamilton as they devise plans for the structure of the new nation. The opening also outlines the challenges posed by the existing political climate and the distinct personalities of the founders as they navigate emerging political parties and the pressing issues of governance. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the federalism debate in America and the critical decisions that would shape its future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-03-01 E-text prepared by John R. Bilderback and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders Originally published: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1918 Washington, George, 1732-1799 Federal Party (U.S.) United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809 E300 New Haven: Yale University Press, 1918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11702 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11702 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133259.0 11702