02597cam a22003613u 4500 72222 UtSlPG 20260610134653.0 m cr n 260607r20231925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Bowers, Claude G. (Claude Gernade), 1879?-1958 Jefferson and Hamilton Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-25 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Jefferson and Hamilton: The Struggle for Democracy in America" by Claude G. Bowers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the ideological and political rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, two pivotal figures in early American history whose conflicting visions shaped the future of the nation. Through their tumultuous interactions, the author explores themes of democracy, governance, and the role of social dynamics in the political landscape of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for this dramatic political saga, portraying the initial atmosphere of Congress as disorganized and skeptical, with representatives struggling to establish a functioning government after the American Revolution. It highlights the contrasting personalities and approaches of influential leaders, such as Fisher Ames and James Madison, and foreshadows the significant conflicts between Jefferson and Hamilton regarding the direction of the new nation. Through vivid descriptions of the social, political, and personal tensions of the period, Bowers begins to unravel the complexities of the early Republic's struggle for identity and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: NYC: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1925 Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Democracy -- United States Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1797 United States -- Politics and government -- 1797-1801 https://archive.org/details/jeffersonhamilto00bowe_2 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72222 112947 112947