1783-1809

Examines the history of the position of the executive branch of U.S. government, exploring how the role of president came to be, grew, and changed in its powers in the presidencies of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.

A biography of Alexander Hamilton's life and career that aims to dispell myths and reveal the complicated personality of an American founding father.

Reexamines the role and thoughts of James Madison in the creation of the United States government and argues that Madison held to consistent principles in spite of the changing circumstances of the Revolution and the Confederation.

Biography of Alexander Hamilton, who was an early American statesman and served as President Washington's Secretary of the Treasury.

Explores the development of the United States Constitution, discussing the roles of various people, such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, and examining how the Constitution has been upheld and used during the early twenty-first century.

Describes several aspects of the life of Founding Father George Washington, covering his military career, his presidency, his life at Mount Vernon, his treatment of his slaves, and his legacy. Includes fourteen primary documents, discussion questions, a chronology, and a further reading list.

Presents excerpts from the speeches and published works of John Adams, the second president of the United States.

Presents a biography of Alexander Hamilton, one of the most important figures in the history of American politics never elected to the presidency, discussing his childhood as an orphan in the Caribbean, his marriage and family, and his death in a duel, and examining his multifaceted role in the formation of U.S. government.