Description
Book SynopsisDevoted to the whole of Hamilton's political writing, this accessible and teachable analysis makes clear the enormous influence Hamilton had on the development of American political and economic institutions and policies.
Trade Review[A] comprehensive and very thoughtful work that should go a long way toward restoring Hamilton to his rightful place among our Founding Fathers. -- George W. Carey American Conservative Federici deepens readers' understanding of Hamilton's political thought and his enduring legacy. Choice This book is an intelligent investigation that ultimately reminds us that the ideas of the founders remain as relevant in 2012 as they were in the 1790s. -- John G. McCurdy H-Law This is a rich and developed book... Hamilton's political thinking does indeed deserve greater attention today, and Federici provides a valuable contribution toward that understanding. -- Troy E. Smith Review of Politics
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction: Hamilton's Significance
1. The Personal Background of a Political Theorist
2. Hamilton's Philosophical Anthropology
3. Theoretical Foundations of Constitutionalism
4. Hamilton and American Constitutional Formation
5. Hamilton's Foreign Policy
6. Hamilton's Political Economy
7. Hamilton and Jefferson
Conclusion: Hamilton's Legacy
Notes
Recommended Reading
Index
