Despite his less-than-promising beginnings as the only key Founding Father not born and raised on American soil; Hamilton was one of the best and brightest of his generation. His notoriety has rested almost entirely on his role as Secretary of the Treasury in Washington's administration; yet few realize that Washington and Hamilton's bond was forged during the Revolutionary War. Alexander Hamilton's Revolution is the first book to explore Hamilton's critical role during the battle for independence. New information presents a little-known and underpublished aspect of Hamilton's life: that he was not only Washington's favorite staff officer; but also his right-hand man for most of the Revolution; serving as Chief of Staff from 1777 to early 1781. While he found this position rewarding; Hamilton continually asked Washington for a field command. Hamilton's wish was granted at the decisive battle of Yorktown; where his Infantry Battalion charged on the defensive bastion on Cornwallis's left flank. Hamilton's capture of this position; while French forced captured the adjacent position; sealed Cornwallis's fate and forced his surrender and ultimate colonial victory. The entire patriotic cause benefited immeasurably from the advice and strategies provided to Washington by his youngest staff officer; Alexander Hamilton. Now; those critical contributions are brought to light in Hamilton's Revolution.
#779136 in Books Fulton J Sheen 2016-11-04Original language:English 8.00 x .50 x 5.50l; #File Name: 1505108861192 pagesJustice and Charity
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Communists (and their knock-offs) begin with the principle of "Equality" and end in brutality in the name of doing good for the malignedBy Jacob PedersonWhen the French Revolution claimed to usurp the Church's teaching on social and economic issues; it left a small "back door" for the Church to return in it's slogan "Liberty; Equality; Fraternity". While Captialists begin with the principle of "Liberty" and end in oligarchy and a need for justice; Communists (and their knock-offs) begin with the principle of "Equality" and end in brutality in the name of doing good for the maligned; needing charity. Bishop Sheen provides the Church's common-sense; common-good; and not-commonly-understood stance on economics by beginning with the principle of "Fraternity"; and explains the principles of subsidarity and solidarity with a piercing simplicity. I joke and say it's become my "little red book" or "manifesto" when it comes to politics! Tolle lege; you will not be disappointed!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. EVERYONE SHOULD READ!By mary lFulton Sheen was the best! This book gives you a very scholarly view of a difficult topic that though written in the 30's ...applies to today's misrepresentations .0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Customerwell done
