Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Who Was Alexander Hamilton? by Pam Pollack is an illustrated biography published by Penguin on August 22, 2017, featuring 112 pages in English. This book presents the life of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States, who overcame early adversity as an orphan in the British West Indies to become a significant figure in American history. It details his journey from studying law in the American Colonies to his military service during the American Revolution, where he rose to the rank of Major General and served as chief aide to General George Washington.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Hamilton’s contributions to the formation of the United States, including his role as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and his involvement in the Constitutional Convention. The narrative highlights his establishment of the Bank of New York and The New York Post, as well as his co-authorship of The Federalist Papers, which continue to influence constitutional interpretation. The book also addresses the dramatic conclusion of his life, marked by his fatal duel with Aaron Burr, providing insight into both his achievements and the controversies surrounding his legacy.
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Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.
Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose to the rank of Major General, and became the chief aide to General George Washington. After the war, he became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He founded the Bank of New York and The New York Post newspaper. He served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and is also celebrated as a co-author of The Federalist Papers, a series of essays that are still used today to interpret the U.S. Constitution.
The end of his life became a national scandal when he was shot and killed in a duel with then-Vice President Aaron Burr.
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