Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America
Written by Teri Kanefield
Narrated by Pete Cross
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The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers.
But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out.
Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream—a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries.
Teri Kanefield
Teri Kanefield is a lawyer and writer. Her books for children have won numerous awards and distinctions, including the Jane Addams Peace Award in the Older Readers category. She lives with her family in San Luis Obispo, California.
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This is a short (145 page) bioagraphy by a great fan of Hamilton. It is extremely biased and almost fawning in its praise. Its redeeming feature is its concentration on Hamilton's role in finance and banking, and Conant includes many details in that area that are missing from more extensive biographies. He also provides some worthwhile details on the Federalist vs. Jeffersonian Republican struggles. If you are interested in those aspects it s a worthwhile read.