Find out who lived and who died in the incredible story of the founding father who made America modern—and became the toast of Broadway. This richly illustrated biography portrays Alexander Hamilton’s fascinating life alongside his key contributions to American history; including his unsung role as an early abolitionist. An immigrant from the West Indies; he played a crucial part in the political; legal; and economic development of the new nation: He served as Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War; he helped establish the Constitution; he wrote most of The Federalist Papers; and he modernized America’s fledgling finances; among other notable achievements. Noted Hamilton scholar and chairman of the Museum of American Finance; Richard Sylla; brings the flesh-and-blood man—student; soldier; lawyer; political scientist; finance minister; and politician—to life and reveals captivating details of his private life as well as his infamous demise at the hands of Vice President Aaron Burr; expertly telling Hamilton’s incredible story like no other.Open the jacket to reveal a foldout map of New York City in 1776 by Henry Johnston and Joseph Bien. This rare antique map was the first to show all of Manhattan during the War of Independence.
#1953145 in Books 2010-09-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x 1.19 x 5.98l; 1.71 #File Name: 1450256058588 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I purchased this book to use as a reference to ...By Groovy GrandmaI purchased this book to use as a reference to my family tree. I found the stories and back ground info very interesting. The reason I gave it 4 stars is the book jumps around and it is a little hard to follow which branch of the tree is being discussed.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Explains how America was founded on people looking for something greaterBy Midwest Book ReviewWhat drives people out of their homeland and towards America? "The Roses: The Nuckolls Family; The Lyman Family; and One Hundred Fifty Immigrants Who Helped Shape America" traces the history of two early immigrant families who came to America as author Charles R. Nuckolls tries to help readers understand America through families who have lived in it through the centuries. Explaining why they came here; "The Roses" explains how America was founded on people looking for something greater.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It should be noted that the book has some errors ...By OvertonIt should be noted that the book has some errors in dating. With regards to families not Nuckolls or Lyman; it appears the author's research has been something less than rigorous and perhaps a little too cavalier.
