1783-1809

Examines the life of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, discussing his accomplishments, as well as the controversy and scandal that marked his career.

Chronicles the presidential election of 1800 and presents primary documents from Thomas Jefferson's administration.

Chronicles the presidential elections of 1789 and 1792 and presents primary documents from George Washington's administration.

Examines the events and personalities involved in creating the Constitution of the United States in 1787, a document which has been the foundation of American democracy for over 200 years.

Presents a short children's biography on the life of Alexander Hamilton and provides details on his childhood in the West Indies, involvement in the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and his position as the country's first Secretary of the Treasury.

Historical photographs and engravings teach young readers about the history and origins of the United States Constitution.

Describes the career of Alexander Hamilton, who rose from humble beginnings to become a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and the first Secretary of the Treasury.

Examines the debate waged between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists in the six months preceding the ratification of the Constitution over the political structure of the new nation and the limits of federal power and states' rights.

The author presents a comprehensive examination of the presidential election of 1800 that resulted in a tie between Republicans Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr against their Federalist opponent, and the failure of the founders to fully deal with the rise of the two-party system.

Profiles the intertwined lives of seven of America's founding fathers, including John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington.