The Hamilton Collection

The Wisdom and Writings of the Founding Father

Dan Tucker

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Little Brown
29 November 2016

Biography: historical, political & military; Diaries, letters & journals; History; History of the Americas; Political leaders & leadership; Bargains

The smash-hit musical Hamilton presents its central character as a truth-telling immigrant boot-strapper who used his extraordinary intelligence to make good--but what was he really like? Let the man himself, a prolific and extremely effective writer, tell his story in his own words.

Organised chronologically, this collection of Alexander Hamilton's personal letters, business and governmental correspondence, and excerpts from his most important published writings (including the Federalist Papers) gives readers first-hand insight into this highly influential founding father who engineered the ratification of the US Constitution, created the United States' financial system, and established friendly trade relations with Britain.

The book includes love letters to Elizabeth Schuyler, who became his wife, and correspondence with his friend-turned-nemesis, Aaron Burr, which led to the duel in Weehawken that ended Hamilton's life at the age of 47. Also included are responses from some of his correspondents that give a 360-degree view of the man so esteemed by his protector and friend, George Washington, but reviled by others, including Washington's successor as president, John Adams.

Illustrated with 50 illustrations, drawings, document facsimiles and more, the text is accompanied throughout by explanatory annotations from editor Dan Tucker who also provides introductions to each chapter and a preface.

By: Dan Tucker
Imprint: Little Brown
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9780316503679
ISBN 10: 0316503673
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 29 November 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dan Tucker is the founder of Sideshow Books, a print and digital book developer specializing in illustrated publications with compelling content.