JFK vs The Federalist, or, The New Constitution: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: History - General History, USA, History
JFK
"Her tale is often engaging . . . the feisty schoolteacher emerges ultimately as something of a folk heroine."-Publishers WeeklyNovember 22, 1963, is a day not easily forgotten. A sunny, picturesque Dallas day quickly…
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The Federalist, or, The New Constitution
Originally published anonymously, The Federalist Papers first appeared in 1787 as a series of letters to New York newspapers urging voters to ratify the new Constitution. Still debated and discussed today, The…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- JFK is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 8 for The Federalist, or, The New Constitution.
- The Federalist, or, The New Constitution has the widest readership — 42666 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| JFK | The Federalist, or, The New Constitution | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.1 (42666) |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (3) | — |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (12) | 4.0 (114) |
Reception
| JFK | The Federalist, or, The New Constitution | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 12 | 42666 |
| Editions | 5 | 350 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 354665 | — |
| Pages | 255 | 456 |