Alexander Hamilton
Subtitle: America's forgotten founder
By: Joseph A. Murray.
Publisher: Algora Pub.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9780875865003; 9780875865010; 9780875865027
Subjects: Hamilton, Alexander, -- 1757-1804; Hamilton, Alexander, -- 1757-1804 -- Influence; Statesmen -- United States -- Biography; United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809
Genres: Biography
Description: Alexander Hamilton: America's Forgotten Founder describes the character and achievements of a man who was instrumental in casting the form of our government and especially its strong financial structure. His financial innovations renewed the public credit when war debts threatened to swamp the fledgling economy, provided a stable currency system and established a federal revenue system. Hamilton s involvement in the foreign affairs of the new republic assured its unity, sovereignty and rapid economic growth.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.