From his less than auspicious start in 1755 on the Caribbean Island of Nevis to his untimely death in a duel with his old enemy Aaron Burr in 1804; Alexander Hamilton; despite his short life; left a huge legacy. Orphaned at thirteen and apprenticed in a counting house; Hamilton learned principles of business that helped him create the American financial system and invent the modern corporation. But first the staunch; intrepid Hamilton served in the American Revolution; acting as General Washington’s spymaster. Forging a successful legal career; Hamilton coauthored the Federalist Papers and plunged into politics. Irresistibly attractive; he was a man of many gifts; but he could be arrogant and at times a poor judge of character. In this meticulously researched; illuminating; and lively account; Willard Sterne Randall explores Hamilton’s life—his illegitimate birth; little-known military activities; political and diplomatic intrigues; and scandalous affairs—and its indelible impact on modern America.
#1040204 in Books 2005-11-22 2005-11-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.05 x 5.31l; .89 #File Name: 0060935693464 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerI did not realize it was non-fiction but it is interesting and judging from the index historically correct.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good readBy Eileen Renee CarrascoInteresting book. It was a very fast and easy read. Highly recommend this book if you are interested in history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. SurpriseBy CustomerI was surprise to know that this kind of high level slave trade really happen in Great Britain. The book is an interesting read.
