Traces the life of Alexander Hamilton, an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean who rose to become George Washington's aide-de-camp and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States.

A biography of the aide to General Washington during the Revolution who went on to write the Federalist papers and to become the first secretary of the treasury.

"We all know the story of scrappy Alexander Hamilton and his rise in American politics--but how much do we know about his workmate, inspiration, and stabilizing force, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton? Margaret McNamara employs the letter-writing style of the period to tell the story of Eliza Hamilton, who was born into a family of considerable wealth, power, and influence in Albany, New York, in 1757. Eliza was expected to marry into a similarly powerful...

"These days it seems everyone is signing the praises of Alexander Hamilton, but what's the all the fuss about? After all, Hamilton was never a president, nor was he a beloved figure in his time. After rising from humble origins, he won powerful friends and made powerful enemies during his life, which ended in his infamous duel with Aaron Burr. Still, the United States is indebted to Hamilton for his actions as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury,...

U.S. vice president, Aaron Burr, and Alexander Hamilton, the secretary of the treasury, once friends and colleagues, became the bitterest of enemies. After years of escalating tension, Burr finally challenged Hamilton to a duel. In the end, only one man survived, but their infamous rivalry lives on.

Seeking the third key, middle school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo must navigate New York City following clues related to Alexander Hamilton, solving--and surviving--puzzles and traps along the way.

A brand-new, 2016, high-definition program, learn all about the incredible life of Alexander Hamilton. What influenced his early years and military service? How did he become involved in American politics? What was Hamilton's role at the Constitutional Convention? What role did he play in George Washington's presidency? The answers to all of this are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video.

Biography of Alexander Hamilton.

"Tells the story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy. Tells not just as the wronged wife at the center of a political sex scandal-- but also as a founding mother who shaped an American legacy in her own right"--