Alexander Hamilton - The History Hour - Bog

Alexander Hamilton started his life in the British West Indies. His story seems like a classic tale from rags to riches, of a poor boy whose hard work and perseverance allowed him to become one of the greatest historical figures of a nation. Alexander Hamilton left behind an impressive legacy, in no small part due to his success in defining the economic and political systems of the United States.
Inside you'll read about
The Orphan of the CaribbeanThe New Boy in New YorkA Revolutionary for WashingtonA Commanding Critic and a Man of the ConstitutionA Titan of the Treasury: ReportsA Titan of the Treasury II: The Two-Party TangoA Flawed Man Through and ThroughResignation, the Reynolds Affair, and WoundsAnd much more!
Hamilton's Federalist Papers continue to be the basis for Constitutional interpretation and court decisions throughout the nation, and his creation of a national bank and decision to support a strong federal power over states' power helped lay the groundwork for what could be considered a national issue over a state issue. However, his reputation wasn't always so golden. These volumes offer a fuller picture of the life of Alexander Hamilton and the various factors that combined to make the life of such a driven, intriguing man.