Alexander Hamilton

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Alexander Hamilton: A Very Short Introduction examines the life of a revolutionary leader, constitutional thinker, and the nation’s first secretary of the treasury. He led the effort to author The Federalist, offering a brilliant defense of the Constitution, and championed its broad interpretation. This VSI presents his drive to build a strong national government capable of preserving the Revolution’s achievements and securing the nation’s survival. It captures his role as a soldier, legal expert, and political strategist who shaped American governance. Through relentless ambition and action, Hamilton embodied the energy essential for the country’s success.</jats:p>