Alexander Hamilton

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""Alexander Hamilton"" is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard, detailing the life and accomplishments of one of America's Founding Fathers. The book explores Hamilton's early life as an orphan in the West Indies, his education in the American colonies, and his rise to prominence as a lawyer, military leader, and political strategist. Hubbard delves into Hamilton's pivotal role in the American Revolution, his contributions to the drafting of the Constitution, and his tenure as the first Secretary of the Treasury. The book also examines Hamilton's complex personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Schuyler and his infamous affair with Maria Reynolds. Through extensive research and analysis, Hubbard paints a vivid portrait of Hamilton as a brilliant and controversial figure who played a crucial role in shaping the future of the United States.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: American Statesmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610401X.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: 116287788X
• ISBN13: 9781162877884
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"