Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America

Kanefield, Teri

ISBN 10: 1419725785 / ISBN 13: 9781419725784

Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanised, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomises the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries.

Review:

'Far from a dusty list of facts and figures, in Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America writer Teri Kanefield explores Hamilton's complex relationships and his ingenious writings are included throughout giving reader an insight into the mind of the man of the ten-dollar bill.' --History of War magazine