Odd Destiny: The Life of Alexander Hamilton

Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. xii, [2], 464, [2] p. Notes. Bibliography. Index. From the author's obituary posted on-line: "Marie B. Hecht was a distinguished historian and author, .Marie B. Hecht was the author of seven books, including: Aaron Burr: Portrait of an Ambitious Man with Herbert S. Parmet; Never Again: A President Runs for a Third Term with Herbert S. Parmet, John Quincy Adams: A Personal History of an Independent Man, and Odd Destiny: The Life of Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 July 12, 1804) was a Founding Father of the United States, chief staff aide to General George Washington, one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the founder of the nation's financial system, the founder of the Federalist Party, the world's first voter-based political party. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was the primary author of the economic policies of the George Washington administration. Hamilton took the lead in the funding of the states' debts by the Federal government. Very good in good dust jacket. DJ has wear, soiling, edge tears and chips. Previous owner's label on fep. Minor page soiling noted.…