Alexander Hamilton

Discover the incredible story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most remarkable Founding Fathers, in this biography. Orphaned as a child and taken in by a prosperous merchant, Hamilton became a prolific writer and advocate for the revolutionary cause. He fought in the American Revolutionary War, served as an aide to General George Washington, and played a crucial role in securing American victory. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton helped establish a strong central government, a powerful national defense, and an industrial economy. This book explores Hamilton's legacy as an intellectual, administrator, and financier who laid the foundation for American government and finance.