Robert Morris - William Graham Sumner - Bog

""Robert Morris"" by William Graham Sumner is a biographical account of the life of Robert Morris, a prominent American merchant and financier who played a key role in the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. The book covers Morris's early life and education, his rise to prominence in the Philadelphia business community, his involvement in the Continental Congress and the financing of the Revolutionary War, and his later years as a wealthy landowner and philanthropist. Sumner provides a detailed portrait of Morris's character, his business acumen, and his political and economic philosophy, as well as his personal relationships and family life. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Morris's own letters and writings, as well as contemporary accounts and historical records. Overall, ""Robert Morris"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential and dynamic figures.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.