Documents Illustrative of the Formation of the Union, with the Federalist Papers(tm) is an easy-to-use extensively indexed electronic database containing an integrated collection of papers from the debates of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and The Federalist Papers. These two sets of documents support each other and is an invaluable research aid for students, professionals, or just about anyone wishing to learn more about the formation of our country and the true meaning and intent behind the words which the framers used to compose the Constitution of our United States of America.

Employs a unique colored highlighting scheme to make it easier than ever to identify key phrases and related topics.

Backward chronological links are integrated directly in the actual text so, with just a click, you can effortlessly trace the evolution of certain articles and sections in the Constitution.

Convenient pop-up topic windows are used to quickly display any one of thousands of footnotes and other quick reference items, eliminating unnecessary repositioning of the documents and pages you are viewing. Simply click the footnote or delegate name and a pop-up window displays over the current topic you are viewing without it being repositioned like in other browsers or readers.