Bøger af John Chester Miller

""Alexander Hamilton: Portrait In Paradox"" is a biography written by John Chester Miller that explores the life of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The book delves into Hamilton's complex personality and the contradictions that existed within his beliefs and actions. Miller examines Hamilton's rise from an orphaned immigrant to a key figure in the American Revolution and the creation of the United States government. The book also explores Hamilton's controversial views on government, economics, and his personal life, including his extramarital affair and his fatal duel with Aaron Burr. Through extensive research and analysis, Miller paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both brilliant and flawed, and whose legacy continues to influence American politics and society to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Through a close examination of Thomas Jefferson's personality and the influences of his social and political environment, the author offers a full treatment of his attitudes toward slavery, attempting to discover why he did not play a more forceful role in the anti-slavery movement.