Alexander Hamilton

""Alexander Hamilton"" by Henry Cabot Lodge is a biography of one of the founding fathers of the United States, Alexander Hamilton. The book explores Hamilton's life, from his humble beginnings in the Caribbean to his rise as a key player in American politics. It delves into his role in the Revolutionary War, his contributions to the writing of the United States Constitution, and his tenure as the first Secretary of the Treasury. The book also examines Hamilton's personal life, including his marriage to Eliza Schuyler and his infamous affair with Maria Reynolds. Lodge provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton, shedding light on his enduring impact on American politics and society.1898. The conservative Republican Representative and Senator from Massachusetts, who formed a close alliance with Theodore Roosevelt, writes the biography of the great statesman, Alexander Hamilton, best known for his fiscal policies settling the finances of the American Revolution, for his role as the principal author of The Federalist papers, and for his advocacy of a strong central government. Contents: Boyhood and Youth; The Revolution; Law and Politics; The Constitution; The Treasury and the Financial Policy; The Results of the Financial Policy; Party Contests; Foreign Relations and the Maintenance of the Authority of the Government; The Jay Treaty and the Adams Administration; and Professional Life-Duel and Death. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.