Alexander Hamilton by Charles A. Conant
"Alexander Hamilton" by Charles A. Conant is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and contributions of Alexander Hamilton, focusing on his pivotal role in the formation and consolidation of the American Union. It explores his early life, military service during the Revolutionary War, and his influence on the establishment of a strong federal government. The opening of the biography provides a foundational overviewof Hamilton's significance in American history, emphasizing his extraordinary intellect and vision in shaping the political landscape. It explores Hamilton's early years, detailing his humble beginnings in the Caribbean and his decision to side with the colonial revolutionaries against British rule. As a young man, Hamilton quickly distinguished himself through his writings and military service, eventually earning Washington's trust and a position on his staff. The introduction sets the stage for Hamilton's later contributions to America's financial and constitutional frameworks, hinting at the dramatic tensions between his vision of strong federal authority and the more populist ideas represented by figures like Jefferson and Madison. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Conant, Charles A. (Charles Arthur), 1861-1915 |
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| LoC No. | 01025409 |
| Title | Alexander Hamilton |
| Series Title | The Riverside Biographical Series, number 10 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Matthew Wheaton and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Statesmen -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809 |
| Subject | Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40591 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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