02574cam a22003613u 4500 40591 UtSlPG 20260610133928.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01025409 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Conant, Charles A. (Charles Arthur), 1861-1915 Alexander Hamilton Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The Riverside Biographical Series, number 10 Release date is 2012-08-27 Produced by Matthew Wheaton and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Alexander Hamilton" by Charles A. Conant is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and contributions of Alexander Hamilton, focusing on his pivotal role in the formation and consolidation of the American Union. It explores his early life, military service during the Revolutionary War, and his influence on the establishment of a strong federal government. The opening of the biography provides a foundational overview of Hamilton's significance in American history, emphasizing his extraordinary intellect and vision in shaping the political landscape. It explores Hamilton's early years, detailing his humble beginnings in the Caribbean and his decision to side with the colonial revolutionaries against British rule. As a young man, Hamilton quickly distinguished himself through his writings and military service, eventually earning Washington's trust and a position on his staff. The introduction sets the stage for Hamilton's later contributions to America's financial and constitutional frameworks, hinting at the dramatic tensions between his vision of strong federal authority and the more populist ideas represented by figures like Jefferson and Madison. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Statesmen -- United States -- Biography United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809 Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 The Riverside Biographical Series, number 10 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40591 81430 81430