Publisher's Synopsis
""Alexander Hamilton"" is a biography of one of America's Founding Fathers, written by James Schouler and originally published in 1901. The book explores the life and career of Alexander Hamilton, from his humble beginnings in the Caribbean to his rise as one of the most influential figures in American history. Schouler delves into Hamilton's role in the Revolutionary War, his contributions to the writing of the Constitution, and his work as the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington. The book also delves into Hamilton's personal life, including his marriage to Eliza Schuyler and his infamous affair with Maria Reynolds. Through extensive research and analysis, Schouler paints a vivid portrait of Hamilton as a brilliant but flawed individual, whose legacy continues to shape 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.
