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The Wolf by the Ears is a book-length treatment of Thomas Jefferson's attitudes toward slavery. Through a close examination of Jefferson's personality and the influences of his social and political environment, John Chester Miller provides clear, well-reasoned answers to such plaguing questions as: Why Jefferson did not play a more forceful role in the antislavery movement? To what extent was the Declaration of Independence intended to serve as a charter of freedom for the slaves? Why did he couple the emancipation of slaves with the removal of the black population from the United States? Why did he insist upon measuring the intelligence of illiterate, disadvantaged black slaves by criteria applicable to free white Americans? And foremost, why did Jefferson remain a slaveholder throughout his lifetime and even fail to direct that his slaves be freed after his death?

""Alexander Hamilton: Portrait In Paradox"" is a biography written by John Chester Miller that explores the life of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The book delves into Hamilton's complex personality and the contradictions that existed within his beliefs and actions. Miller examines Hamilton's rise from an orphaned immigrant to a key figure in the American Revolution and the creation of the United States government. The book also explores Hamilton's controversial views on government, economics, and his personal life, including his extramarital affair and his fatal duel with Aaron Burr. Through extensive research and analysis, Miller paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both brilliant and flawed, and whose legacy continues to influence American politics and society to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.