Alexander Hamilton: The Little Lion Of The Treasury

By Clifford Smyth

Book Overview

Alexander Hamilton: The Little Lion of the Treasury by Clifford Smyth is a biography that tells the story of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was born in the Caribbean and faced many challenges in his early life, including poverty and the death of his mother. Despite these obstacles, he was able to attend college in New York and quickly became involved in politics.Hamilton's contributions to the United States were numerous, including his role in drafting the Constitution and his work as the first Secretary of the Treasury. He was a strong advocate for a strong central government and a national bank, which helped to establish the financial stability of the country.The book covers Hamilton's life from his early years to his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr. It provides insight into his personal and professional life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his political adversaries.Overall, Alexander Hamilton: The Little Lion of the Treasury is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the founding of the United States and the men who helped shape it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432571680
• ISBN13: 9781432571689
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"