Alexander Hamilton and the Persistence of Myth
"Knott has done for Alexander Hamilton what Merrill Peterson did for Thomas Jefferson, and in the process he has made clear, as never before, the contours of American political history. No one interested in our national trajectory or in the current prospect can afford to ignore this fine book." PAUL A. RAHE, AUTHOR OF REPUBLICS ANCIENT AND MODERN "Tracks the ups and downs of Hamilton on the stock market of historical reputation. Its appearance now is a welcome sign that a low-selling blue chip is recovering its true value." RICHARD BROOKHISER, AUTHOR OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON, AMERICAN "Fascinating and illuminating." JOHN STEELE GORDON, AUTHOR OF HAMILTON'S BLESSING "An exceptional book - sweeping in scope, engagingly written, and highly informative." RICHARD K. MATTHEWS, AUTHOR OF IF MEN WERE ANGELS