Peacetime

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The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.

James Madison

Federalist 45

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Topic

National security Peacetime Political theory Politics Government

Author

James Madison

Source

Federalist 45 The Federalist Papers

Medium

Essay

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1788 1780s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

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Original Citation

Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 45: The Alleged Danger From the Powers of the Union to the State Governments Considered." Independent Journal, 26 Jan. 1788.

Current Citation

Madison, James. "'No. 45: Whether the mass of powers will endanger the states.--Madison." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.

Peace hath her victories
No less renowned than war.

John Milton

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Topic

War and peace Peacetime

Author

John Milton

Source

To Oliver Cromwell

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1674 1670s 17th century

Era

European Renaissance

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Original Citation

Milton, John. "To Oliver Cromwell." Letters of State Written by Mr. John Milton. London, 1694, l. 9.

Current Citation

Milton, John. "To the Lord General Cromwell." John Milton: The Major Works, edited by Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg. Oxford University Press, 2008, I. 9.