Alexander Hamilton was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, a Founding Father, economist, and political philosopher. His life has been eventful always and the noted writer Ron Chernow is penning a biography of this hero under the title "Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton's economic ideas were always a support for a protective tariff and a national bank.
Hamilton's intense rivalry with Vice-President Burr resulted in a duel, in which Hamilton was mortally wounded. His last words on deathbed on July 12, 1804 are famous as he uttered, "This is a mortal wound, doctor." True, that his name remained immortal for its unique quality.
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Ron Chernow's gives a detailed analysis of Alexander Hamilton's life. The prologue gives an introduction to the oldest revolution. Each chapter goes in detail through the different phases in Alexander Hamilton's life.
The book has been divided into fourty three chapters. The paperback edition is published by Penguin Books. The book is worth an asset for those who wish to know more about Alexander Hamilton's life.
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