Summary of Alexander Hamilton by Instaread

Author:. Instaread [Instaread]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: iDreamBooks Inc
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Hamilton was consumed by politics—literally in the case of his final duel with Aaron Burr, but figuratively throughout his political relationships, which all ultimately became very personal relationships. This was most obviously the case with his lengthy collaboration with George Washington, first as aide, then as Treasury secretary, and finally as friend and colleague. But it was also true with his relationship with James Madison, who was first a friend, confidant, and collaborator on The Federalist Papers, and then a political opponent and personal enemy. It was notoriously true in Hamilton’s relationship with John Adams, who was a Federalist like Hamilton, and who ought to have been a political ally. But because Hamilton personally disliked Adams, he opposed his reelection bid, splitting the Federalists, and destroying Hamilton’s own political career.

The merging of the personal and political was evident even in Hamilton’s family life. His marriage to Eliza Schuyler was unquestionably based on mutual love, but it also had major political implications. Philip Schuyler, Eliza’s father, was a powerful figure in New York politics. Schuyler’s position was a boost to Hamilton in state politics, while his opposition to Governor George Clinton shaped Hamilton’s own career.

At various points in his career, Hamilton attempted to retire, spend more time with his family, make some money as a lawyer, and generally be a private rather than a public citizen. But he could never manage it. Politics was his life, but also led directly to his death. A little more separation between his personal and political life might have made him less of a political and intellectual force. But it may also have allowed him to live longer, and have made his family happier.

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