hamilton, alexander

An account of one of the most ingenious and complex founders of the United States traces his life, from his birth on the Caribbean Island of Nevis to his untimely demise in Weehawken, New Jersey in 1804.

The author compares the intellectual understanding of the Enlightenment of Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, and shows how the personal experiences and regional cultural traditions of each man shaped his interpretation of that movement and how those ideals played into the birth of the new nation.

Dramatizes the life of Alexander Hamilton, discussing his contributions to American politics, his influence on modern American economics, his notorious love affair, and his shocking death.

A collection of more than 170 letters, speeches, pamphlets, essays, reports, and memoranda written by Alexander Hamilton between 1769 and 1804.

Examines the lives and ambitions of American statesmen Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, focusing on events that led up to the duel between the two men in 1804 that ended Hamilton's life.

Chronicles founding father Alexander Hamilton's life, focusing on his adulthood and examining how his reputation as an elitist affected him politically.

An account of the events leading up to the famous 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two important figures in the early politics of the United States.

Presents the life of Alexander Hamilton, the founding father who became the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury.

Examines the presidential race of 1800 between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson and the campaign that pitted key players against one another and established the two-party system.