Publisher's Synopsis
Thomas Jefferson was one of the men who helped to bring the United States into being, and he shepherded the country through some of the most dynamic political years in its history. It is very possible that without his brilliance, the fledgling democracy, the first in the world since the end of Ancient Greece, may not have survived its first few trials by fire. 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
- Thomas Jefferson. Born to Privilege
- Thomas Jefferson. Revolution and Nation Building
- Thomas Jefferson. Presidency
- Thomas Jefferson. Second Term
- Alexander Hamilton. The Orphan of the Caribbean
- Alexander Hamilton. A Commanding Critic and a Man of the Constitution
- Alexander Hamilton. A Titan of the Treasury: Reports
- Alexander Hamilton. Resignation, the Reynolds Affair, and Wounds
