Jefferson and Hamilton : The struggle for democracy in America by Claude G. Bowers

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Author Bowers, Claude G. (Claude Gernade), 1879?-1958
Title Jefferson and Hamilton : The struggle for democracy in America
Original Publication NYC: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1925.
Note Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Jefferson and Hamilton: The Struggle for Democracy in America" by Claude G. Bowers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the ideological and political rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, two pivotal figures in early American history whose conflicting visions shaped the future of the nation. Through their tumultuous interactions, the author explores themes of democracy, governance, and the role of social dynamics in the political landscape of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for this dramatic political saga, portraying the initial atmosphere of Congress as disorganized and skeptical, with representatives struggling to establish a functioning government after the American Revolution. It highlights the contrasting personalities and approaches of influential leaders, such as Fisher Ames and James Madison, and foreshadows the significant conflicts between Jefferson and Hamilton regarding the direction of the new nation. Through vivid descriptions of the social, political, and personal tensions of the period, Bowers begins to unravel the complexities of the early Republic's struggle for identity and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Subject Democracy -- United States
Subject Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Subject United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1797
Subject United States -- Politics and government -- 1797-1801
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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