Alexander Hamilton: First Architect Of The American Government

by Michael W. Simmons

Book Overview

What did Alexander Hamilton ever do besides get shot in a duel by Aaron Burr? When it comes to the American government, the answer is: practically everything.Born in the West Indies, Hamilton was the illegitimate child of a Scottish nobleman who lost a fortune in sugar plantations. Orphaned as a teenager, he came to America in search of an education, a home, and the war that would at last bring him fame and honor. As George Washington's most trusted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1535314397
• ISBN13: 9781535314398
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"