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Thomas Edison: The One Who Changed The World

Thomas Edison: The One Who Changed The World

The History Hour

Independently Published
2018
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There are a lot more to the story than just the light bulb, and there is a lot more to the invention of the light bulb than just Thomas Edison. One thing is for sure that he is still remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time, and perhaps the greatest that America has ever produced. In truth, Edison was a man who invented a lot of things while bringing about incredible advancements in many other things. With the stock ticker, the telegraph, the light bulb, and motion picture, he may not have invented them, but he improved on them beyond any recognition. They would not be the technologies they were today without Edison's great mind working on them.Inside you'll read aboutBorn into a country of great changethe telegraph and the start of his geniusHow Edison created the invention machineEdison and the phonographIt wasn't always about success for EdisonThe truth about the light bulbThe rivalry between Tesla and the "war of the currents"Father of the motion picturesThe man behind the inventionsEdison's greatest quotesHis death and the legacy he left behindRemember him for the right reasonsAnd much more Thomas Edison seems to be remembered these days either the man who invented the light bulb or the man who didn't. Without knowing any more about him, you are either giving him false praise for something he didn't do or not taking into account all the other work he did.
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Benjamin Franklin: The Life of a Printer, Scientist, and Revolutionary

Benjamin Franklin: The Life of a Printer, Scientist, and Revolutionary

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Independently Published
2018
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Benjamin Franklin was not only a son, husband, brother, and scientist; he was also very popular and highly respected in the American colonies, England and France. Franklin was highly intelligent and a very generous and compassionate human being, who often woke up early and would ask himself what good he could accomplish that day.Inside you'll read aboutEarly lifePhiladelphia: The beginning of a Master MindNear and Far: Family Life with Benjamin FranklinScientist: A kite, Electricity and InventionsBits and Pieces: Other Pieces of Benjamin FranklinA Revolution: Benjamin Franklin and the American RevolutionThe End of an Era: Benjamin Franklin's Last ChapterAnd much more Throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin was determined and hard-working. This book will be a focus of all the pieces in his life that helped make him Benjamin Franklin most people know.
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Harry Houdini: A brilliant showman. The World's Greatest Escape Artist

Harry Houdini: A brilliant showman. The World's Greatest Escape Artist

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Independently Published
2018
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Throughout his life, he performed first in carnival sideshows, then in vaudeville, where he would share the stage with all manner of entertainers, and later, in his thrilling show, where he became the greatest magician and escape artist of all time.Inside you'll read aboutYouthful BeginningsFirst Attempts at PerformingRomance for HoudiniHardeenThe Early Escape Act: The "Risey Incident"The Great Illusion: MetamorphosisThe Welsh Brothers Circus ToursFirst Fraudsters ExposedBeginnings of StardomWerner Graff and the Houdini LegendHoudini and the TsarJailbreaksSome of Houdini's Signature Escapes ExplainedHow Houdini DiedAnd much more A brilliant showman, deeply interested in human psychology, and his life and work reflect these many interested, and he must have known the cachet being born in America would give his act. More than a little daredevil, Houdini performed feats never matched by any other person.
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Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Entire Life Story of A Genius Composer

Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Entire Life Story of A Genius Composer

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Independently Published
2018
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Ludwig van Beethoven is a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Classical music. Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven and by composer and conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe.Inside you'll read aboutBackground and early lifeEstablishing his career in ViennaMusical maturityLoss of hearingPatronageMiddle periodPersonal and family difficultiesLate worksIllness and deathAnd much more At the age of 21 he moved to Vienna, where he began studying composition with Joseph Haydn and gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. He lived in Vienna until his death. By his late 20s his hearing began to deteriorate, and by the last decade of his life he was almost completely deaf. In 1811 he gave up conducting and performing in public but continued to compose; many of his most admired works come from these last 15 years of his life.
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George S.Patton: The Entire Life Story of an Outstanding General

George S.Patton: The Entire Life Story of an Outstanding General

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Independently Published
2018
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Patton's life was a patchwork of a hard-driving leadership style, a colorful and sarcastic personality, and a series of dire political missteps. His image is often contradictory. On one hand, he was a hot spark who could often fly off the handle and say and do things that were injurious to himself and others. On the other hand, he was a gifted orator whose capacity to inspire his troops was second to none. Reconciling those elements of his being can sometimes be a tricky proposition.Inside you'll read aboutBorn to be a SoldierForeign WarsBetween the WarsWorld War II BeginsHard Fighting AheadNormandyNormandyThe Battle of the BulgeGermanyAfter the FightingLegacyAnd much more What makes Patton a controversial figure, and who was he, really? From privileged birth to Olympic athlete to conqueror, this is the story of George S. Patton.
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Albert Einstein: A man of many faces. The Entire Life Story

Albert Einstein: A man of many faces. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Albert Einstein was an outstanding physician and mathematician of the 20th century. He was a pure genius who created a formula that would build a bomb capable of killing thousands at a time. Albert learned to play the violin. He could play a few notes on the piano or the violin, and then he would jot down notes on some theory. Einstein won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.Inside you will read about...A Genius Shows Up with a Deformed HeadThe Odd Shaped Head Starts to ReadEinstein Had A "Miracle Year"Einstein Finds He Has EnemiesAlbert Had His Problems TooDid Einstein Have a 3rd Son? You DecideThe End is Soon to ComeWhat Exactly Was the Legacy of Einstein?And much more As far as the way he lived his life, well, read on, and you be the judge to see if you think he had a full and happy life. Einstein's story awaits you on the pages ahead.
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Queen Victoria: Empress of India. The Entire Life Story

Queen Victoria: Empress of India. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Queen Victoria may have been a lonely child, but she was thrown into the spotlight before dawn one morning when her uncle passed away. For Queen Victoria, you will find she lived life large. She loved deeply and mourned deeper. Her love for her Albert never left her to the day she died. Many rumors abound that there were other lovers and that she was drawn to many men. Some proven, some not.Inside you'll read aboutThe birth that altered world historyNow the thrownWhat a wedding There were 9What happened during her reignLoves flame burns outShe defies deathRumors of other lovesAnd much more Queen Victoria's life and time changed the way history evolved, not just in England, but around the world. She was raised in a world of prestige and unlimited wealth; never having to worry about anything that her heart desired. However, she did learn that money could not buy life nor keep death at bay when it came to her.
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Sir Isaac Newton: One of the Greatest Minds of All-Time. The Entire Life Story

Sir Isaac Newton: One of the Greatest Minds of All-Time. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Isaac Newton's main body of work was as a physicist and mathematician. He was a part of a scientific revolution in the 17th century which would fundamentally change the way that people would see the world. In the field of optics, he would advance our understanding of light and how we saw it.Inside you will read about...Born Into TragedyHis Life in CambridgeThe Start of His GeniusThe Birth of CalculusNewton Invents a New TelescopeHis Famous Work on Light and ColorNewton and His RivalsThe Most Important Science Book of All-TimeThe PrincipiaThe Apple MythNewton's Dark ObsessionsNewton the Man and his Later LifeNewton the HangmanNewton's Weird and Wonderful PersonalityHis Final YearsNewton's LegacyThe Strengths and Weaknesses of Sir Isaac NewtonHow Can We Use Newton's Strengths in Our Lives?The Best Books on Isaac NewtonAnd much more In mechanics he would create his famous three laws of motion but it's in physics that he became most well-known for his understanding of gravity, and in mathematics for his discovery of calculus and his writing perhaps the single most important scientific book of all-time, the 'Principia' which is still referenced today.
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Thomas Jefferson: Patriot. Statesman. President. The Entire Life Story

Thomas Jefferson: Patriot. Statesman. President. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Thomas Jefferson was one of the men who helped to bring the United States into being, and he shepherded the country through some of the most dynamic political years in its history. It is possible that without his brilliance, the fledgling democracy, the first in the world since the end of Ancient Greece, may not have survived its first few trials by fire.Inside you'll read aboutBorn to PrivilegeMarriage and MonticelloRevolution and Nation BuildingPresidencySecond TermReturn to Private LifeLegacyThe Measure of a ManAnd much more Jefferson was a scientist, fascinated by the development of new crops and scientific agricultural techniques. He was an architect who helped to promote the popularity of neo-classical and Neo-Palladian architectural forms. He was a prodigious writer, a linguist who mastered several languages, and a naturalist who studied birds, wine, natural bridges, and soil conditions. Thomas Jefferson improved many contemporary inventions, adapting them to his needs.
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George Washington: False Wooden Teeth. The Entire Life Story

George Washington: False Wooden Teeth. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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We keep in our mind for some reason as we grow and get older that George Washington wore false wooden teeth and that is why you never see a picture of him smiling. The explanation sounds good when you are a child, and at that time you can't refute that story. In this version, you will find things about George Washington that might surprise you and that you did not know before you read this book. You will find out that he was the type of man that tried to lay things out in such a way as to make his opponent look bad or if need be, to bend the truth if necessary.Inside you'll read aboutGrowing up to be great What could or would George do now?George takes a wife?George becomes a Mason?What was George's tie to the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, & the Continental CongressRevolutionary war, 8 long yearsGeorge retiring? From what? Farming? Military?George has doubts he can lead the nationGeorge elected first president - 1789George and GodNo looking back - on to Mt. VernonAnd much more You will still not have every answer to every question you might want to know about this man. In some ways, he was an exciting man, deep thinking and quiet, while in other ways, you will be able to make many comparisons to the way our government is projected now in the fake news and what the press tells us is supposed to be factual reporting on our government.
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Vietnam War: The Second Indochina War

Vietnam War: The Second Indochina War

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Independently Published
2018
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The Vietnam War was a battle fought between democracy and totalitarianism. It was idealistically, rather than reality-based. Perhaps it was intended to help South Vietnam, which desired freedom achieve it. Even though the Allied forces won all the major battles, they lost the war One of the reasons may have been that the Vietnam War never seemed to end. Another reason may have been that fact that the motives were lost somewhere among the 58,000 flag-draped coffins that came home.Inside you'll read aboutThe OverlordsVietnam War - Part OneVietnam War - Part TwoShuttling between Peace and WarPanic, Lies, Desperation and DeathAnd much more It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was officially fought between North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese army was supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist allies; the South Vietnamese army was supported by the United States, South Korea, Australia, Thailand and other anti-communist allies.
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Ernesto Guevara: A Guerrilla Leader. The Entire Life Story

Ernesto Guevara: A Guerrilla Leader. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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There are many tales of his military might and strong character, there are those who see Ernesto "Che" Guevara as a hero and the greatest socialist mind of his time, but there are those who see him as a ruthless military leader who executed people without trials and who violated several human rights.Inside you'll read aboutThe makings of a revolutionary iconThe Argentinian who liberated CubaExporting the revolution to the rest of the worldErnesto "Che" Guevara's praxis philosophyAnd much more Very few men have been subject to as much mysticism and admiration as Ernesto Guevara. His image has been used as the symbol for revolution, freedom, and rebellion in every corner of the world. His legend, inspired by a picture of his face taken in 1960 that made him a symbol, has been written thousands of times by people who paint it as a hero or a villain.
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Vlad the Impaler: Dracula and Vampirism. The Entire Life Story

Vlad the Impaler: Dracula and Vampirism. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler was voivode of Wallachia three times. The tales about the burning of the lazy, the poor, and the lame at Vlad's order and the execution of the woman who had made her husband too short a shirt can also be found among the German and Slavic anecdotes.Inside you'll read aboutEarly lifeReignsImprisonment in HungaryFamilyReputation for crueltyNational heroVampire MythologyAnd much more Books describing Vlad's cruel acts were among the first bestsellers in the German-speaking territories. In Russia, popular stories suggested that Vlad was able to strengthen central government only through applying brutal punishments, and a similar view was adopted by most Romanian historians in the 19th century. Vlad's reputation for cruelty and his patronymic inspired the name of the vampire Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.
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Vincent Van Gogh: A Tortured Artist. The Entire Life Story

Vincent Van Gogh: A Tortured Artist. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Unlike most artists, Van Gogh developed very slowly, beginning with work as an art dealer that exposed him to many great works. He undertook this work for several years, after which he spent time as a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church. Thereafter, he drifted for several years before re-turning home to his parents' house, where he took up painting, largely self-taught with books on anatomy and painting. His great works all date from the later years of his life.Inside you'll read aboutEarly LifeThe First Four Years of CreativityStylistic Developments and InfluencesParisArlesVan Gogh and GauguinHospitalizationLife in an AsylumVan Gogh's DeathAnd much more Totally neglected in his life, he suffered from psychosis for much of his life, and was treated for depression, unsuccessfully. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 29th, 1890. Only after his death, thanks to the efforts of his brother, Theo, he achieved recognition as a great artist.
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Mark Twain: The greatest humorist America has produced. The Entire Life Story

Mark Twain: The greatest humorist America has produced. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain, whatever name you want to call him, was a complex individual who was moody and had a dark side but never showed it to his audience because he needed their buy-in for him to make money. When he worked as a riverboat captain, he saw how the rich and famous lived. He thought he would like that kind of life.Inside you'll read aboutA Premature Baby Who Had a Lot to SayAll He Knew Was WorkWould He Ever Settle Down?Sam & His WomenOn Religion and PoliticsLife Always Takes Its TollAnd much more Mark Twain liked giving his speeches and traveling as he made much more money and much more quickly. He was terrible with finances and went bankrupt at one point in his life but soon got his families footing back on solid ground. Of real interest, you will find he had two loves in his life. One who married him and stood by his side no matter what and one who came to him only in his dreams but was as real as anyone living that he kept correspondence with even after being married.
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Marie Antoinette: The last Queen of France. The Entire Life Story

Marie Antoinette: The last Queen of France. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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As you begin to read this book, you will undoubtedly feel that Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louise XVI led spoiled lives. You will be right in what you think; but you will also find out that with their parents arranging their marriages at a very young age, neither of them was ever able to experience the feelings of young love. Because Antoinette was from Austria, she had to be married twice, once in Austria and then again in France. When married in Austria her husband to be could not be present, so, weird as it seemed, her brother stood in for the groom.Inside you'll read aboutThe Arrival of a Doomed Future QueenTwo Shall Become One or Not?Marie Antoinette Takes a LoverVersailles - A Private GetawayDiamonds Were Not Her Best FriendThe French Revolution BeginsPrisoners in the TowerKing Louis XVI is BeheadedOff with Another Head - Antoinette'sAnd much more You will see what horrors and terrors that Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, their children, and Louis' sister had to suffer through for four years before their deaths. If you could just put yourself in their shoes, it will bring tears to your eyes. You will realize that they in no way deserved the treatment they received and then you will read how they were forced to meet their deaths.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Conquering Fear. The Entire Life Story

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Conquering Fear. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Seen as a strong-willed, tenacious leader, that saved the United States from the Great Depression and the death and destruction that could have been through World War II, Franklin Delano Roosevelt solidified the nation's place as a world superpower. As a dominant leader of his party, he built the New Deal Coalition, which realigned American politics into the Fifth Party System.Inside you'll read aboutPersonal darkness: PolioThe eternal optimistServing, without crippling fear, until the endAnd much more His third and fourth terms were dominated by World War II. During the first 100 days of the 73rd United States Congress, In the first "100 Days," as the President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt succeeds in getting many legislations through Congress which creates the alphabet agencies which would lead to economic relief recovery & reform for the many suffering citizens of the nation.
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Marilyn Monroe: The Heartbreaker

Marilyn Monroe: The Heartbreaker

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Independently Published
2018
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In this book, you will learn a lot about Norma Jeane (aka Marilyn Monroe) and what a horrible childhood she had, in and out of foster homes. Why she married at such a young age. You will find how she was 'discovered' as a movie star and how hard she worked to climb her way up a glass wall in the Hollywood scene. You will also find what an insecure person she was and how she turned to alcohol and drugs to bolster her insecurities. She had never felt like she could trust anyone and had good reason to feel that way.Inside you'll read aboutNorma Jeane Mortenson is BornNorma Jeane Marries for the First TimeMarilyn Hits the Movies & Marries DiMaggioMarilyn and Arthur Miller's MarriageThe Kennedy RumorsPsychiatrist Visits and Notes by MarilynDiMaggio Family States Monroe Was Not Alone When She DiedAnd much more How she came to be smack in the middle of the Kennedys' lives and why she should have never become involved with anything they touched. She could not stand the temptation; she had to dip her toes in the water of their fame too. Unfortunately, it seemed to pull her to the dark side. It will be evident when you read who loved her most for all his life until he died. He never used her, but genuinely loved her. She realized it too little too late.
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Joan of Arc: THE MAID OF ORLÉANS. The Entire Life Story

Joan of Arc: THE MAID OF ORLÉANS. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Was Joan of Arc accused because she was a woman? Then why did so many fierce and battle-hardened male warriors line up their troops behind her? Yet, not even one of her soldiers, be they longbow men, cavalry riders, knights, artillery men, and nobles ran from the command of a woman. Instead, they marveled at her as she mounted the ladders to a heavily defended castle, right along with the men, shot arrows, thrust spears and galloped on her great white steed along with the best of them. She was wounded twice and yet did not shirk from battle.Inside you'll read aboutFrance to be Restored to its GloryJoan of Arc - The French Victory 1429-1453Joan of Arc - The Loire Valley BattlesThe Coronation of Charles and its AftermathThe Brutal TrialThe Exoneration of Joan of ArcAnd much more This is the story of Joan of Arc; her personal fears, her courage despite the odds and an unshakeable faith in forces that lie above and beyond what mortals don't understand. It should never be overlooked that this woman was more than a woman; she was an extraordinary event in the history of humanity. The story about Joan of Arc's life is a factual one, not an imaginary one, and not a questionable myth nor a fanciful legend. It happened.
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Alexander Hamilton: One of the most influential Founding Fathers. The Entire Life Story

Alexander Hamilton: One of the most influential Founding Fathers. The Entire Life Story

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Independently Published
2018
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Alexander Hamilton started his life in the British West Indies. His story seems like a classic tale from rags to riches, of a poor boy whose hard work and perseverance allowed him to become one of the greatest historical figures of a nation. Alexander Hamilton left behind an impressive legacy, in no small part due to his success in defining the economic and political systems of the United States.Inside you'll read aboutThe Orphan of the CaribbeanThe New Boy in New YorkA Revolutionary for WashingtonA Commanding Critic and a Man of the ConstitutionA Titan of the Treasury: ReportsA Titan of the Treasury II: The Two-Party TangoA Flawed Man Through and ThroughResignation, the Reynolds Affair, and WoundsAnd much more Hamilton's Federalist Papers continue to be the basis for Constitutional interpretation and court decisions throughout the nation, and his creation of a national bank and decision to support a strong federal power over states' power helped lay the groundwork for what could be considered a national issue over a state issue. However, his reputation wasn't always so golden. These volumes offer a fuller picture of the life of Alexander Hamilton and the various factors that combined to make the life of such a driven, intriguing man.
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