Professor Christopher Flannery walks through the Federalist Papers. He focuses particularly on the view they suggest of human nature.

Professor Christopher Flannery examines the ideals and values associated with being "American," what those ideals mean, and where they originated. Flannery looks at the founding documents of the United States and the positions of the Founding Fathers and of other notable figures throughout U.S. history.

Professors Mackubin T. Owens and Lucas E. Morel discuss Lincoln's second Inaugural Address and his second election as President. They examine what Lincoln's view for the future of the nation was and also discuss the Northern and Southern troops' and generals' views of each other.

Professor Lucas E. Morel looks at the presidential campaign and election of 1860, in which Abraham Lincoln was elected President. The lecture also includes some examination of the 1858 Senate campaign debates between Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.

Professor Lucas E. Morel looks at the history of slavery in the U.S., examining the Founding Fathers' attitudes towards slavery and the policies on slavery written into the founding documents of the U.S.

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Professor Gordon Lloyd examines the U.S. Bill of Rights, its wording, its drafting and acceptance, and the arguments that sprang up surrounding it during its creation.

Professor Gordon Lloyd examines the final ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the continuing arguments for and against it (particularly the arguments of James Madison), and the introduction of the Bill of Rights.

Professor Gordon Lloyd takes the listeners through the Federalist Papers, looking at their significance to United States history and examining their structure and the arguments they present. This lecture continues from the lecture "How to Read the Federalist, Part Three."

Professor Christopher Flannery takes the listeners through the Federalist Papers, looking at their significance to United States history and examining their structure and the arguments they present. This lecture continues from the lecture "How to Read the Federalist, Part One."

Professor Christopher Flannery takes the listeners through the Federalist Papers, looking at their significance to United States history and examining their structure and the arguments they present.